Charles Comiskey took advantage of Cleveland's financial woes to add a star
A century ago, the Chicago White Sox pulled off a trade that defined the franchise for centuries ... just not in the way they originally imagined. Charles Comiskey told his secretary to go to Cleveland come back with Shoeless Joe Jackson, and on Aug. 20, 1915, Harry Grabiner sealed the deal.
Jackson was a star with the Cleveland Naps from his first full season, hitting .408/.468/.590 with 45 doubles, 19 triples, seven homers and 41 stolen bases. The gaudy average was only good for second in the batting title chase, as Ty Cobb hit .