Back Lot Number: 1002  
     

Lot 1002
 
Description: Oct. 2, 1939 Joe Jackson photograph. Black and white news service photograph taken at Jackson's liquor store in Greenville, SC. The date was (20) years after Jackson and (7) of his teamates were banned from baseball for allegedly plotting to throw the 1919 World Series. When Ty Cobb visited Jackson's liquor store he was not greeted by Jackson and remarked, "Joe, Don't you know who I am?" Jackson replied, "Of course I do Ty, but I didn't think anyone wanted to know me." Poignant image of a defeated man whether intentional or not: EX
Sold For: $1,600.00

 
Estimated Price: ($750.00-$1,250.00)  
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