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When Joe Stoshack hears about Shoeless Joe Jackson and the gambling scandal that destroyed the star player's career, he knows what he has to do. If he travels back in time with a 1919 baseball card in his hand, he just might be able to prevent the infamous Black Sox Scandal from ever taking place. And if he could do that, Shoeless Joe Jackson would finally take his rightful place in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Joe Stoshack is determined to rectify the injustice that befell Shoeless Joe Jackson. The gambling scandal that tarnished the star player's reputation and ended his career is a matter of deep concern for Stoshack. He believes that by going back in time and intervening, he can undo the damage and restore Jackson's legacy.
With the 1919 baseball card as his ticket to the past, Stoshack sets out on a mission to prevent the infamous Black Sox Scandal from occurring. The scandal, in which several members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of accepting bribes to throw the World Series, was a devastating blow to the sport and to Shoeless Joe Jackson, who was implicated despite his protestations of innocence.
Stoshack is convinced that if he can stop the scandal from happening, Shoeless Joe Jackson will be exonerated and allowed to claim his rightful place in the Baseball Hall of Fame. This would be a triumph not just for Jackson, but for the integrity of the game he loved.
However, Stoshack faces a significant challenge. The tempting envelope full of money that was meant to sway Shoeless Joe's decision is a powerful lure, and Stoshack must find a way to ensure that it never reaches the player's hotel room before the big game. The fate of Shoeless Joe Jackson's legacy hangs in the balance, and Stoshack is determined to succeed, no matter the obstacles he must overcome.
The story of Joe Stoshack's time-traveling adventure to save Shoeless Joe Jackson's career is a poignant exploration of the power of redemption and the enduring legacy of a true baseball legend. As Stoshack navigates the complexities of the past, he must confront the forces that threatened to destroy a player's reputation and the sport he loved. The outcome of his mission will not only determine the fate of Shoeless Joe Jackson, but also the very fabric of baseball history.
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publisher | HarperCollins; Reprint edition (March 4, 2003) | ||||
language | English | ||||
paperback | 176 pages | ||||
isbn_10 | 0064472590 | ||||
isbn_13 | 978-0064472593 | ||||
reading_age | 8 - 11 years, from customers | ||||
lexile_measure | 600L | ||||
grade_level | 5 - 9 | ||||
item_weight | 3.99 ounces | ||||
dimensions | 5.12 x 0.35 x 7.62 inches | ||||
best_sellers_rank | #109,112 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #129 in Children's Baseball Books (Books) #137 in Children's 1900s American Historical Fiction #3,722 in Children's Action & Adventure Books (Books) | ||||
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