Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum
Type: Free Attractions, Museums, Sightseeing
10Best Says
One of the greatest debates in baseball history is the banning of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson from the game. Yes, he was a member of the 1919 "Black Sox" scandal but in no way participated in the... Read More
One of the greatest debates in baseball history is the banning of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson from the game. Yes, he was a member of the 1919 "Black Sox" scandal but in no way participated in the corruption, hitting a record 12 hits with a .375 batting average and no errors in the World Series. Still, he was banned for life making him one of the two greatest players ever to be barred from the Baseball Hall of Fame. Arguably Greenville's most famous native, his home has been turned into a museum highlighting his life and a baseball career cut far too short.
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Hours:
- Sat 10am-2pm
Admissions:
- Free
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Brett Barest
Greenville Local Expert
- Best Attractions & Activities: "Make an appointment for a tour, Monday through Friday. They make the experience so much more enjoyable."
- Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: You don't have to know anything about Shoeless Joe Jackson to appreciate this museum. It's a great stop for anyone who enjoys baseball.
EXPERT TIPS BY:
10Best Editors
Greenville Local Expert
- Free Things to Do: "This makes a great stop before going to a Greenville Drive game at adjacent Fluor Field."
- Best for Free Things to Do Because: The Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum offers a lot of neat history and even docent-led tours – all for free.
