This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/2/2026
Presented here is a 1928-30 Shoeless Joe Jackson GU PSA 7 barnstorming era game used bat, authenticated and graded by PSA, and notable for being attributed solely to Jackson, an important distinction from many other authenticated Jackson bats that have appeared on the market. According to the PSA population report, just 13 Shoeless Joe Jackson game used bats have been authenticated, placing this example among the rarest surviving artifacts tied directly to his career. This bat also represents a compelling alternative to pre-ban Jackson game used bats, which routinely command $1,000,000 or more at market. With Jackson now eligible for Hall of Fame consideration, this offering presents a timely opportunity to acquire an iconic, scarce, and historically significant Shoeless Joe Jackson bat at a moment when interest in his legacy is poised to surge.
Shoeless Joe Jackson remains one of the most naturally gifted hitters in baseball history, a legendary figure whose on-field brilliance has long been intertwined with controversy. Playing primarily for the Cleveland Naps and Chicago White Sox from 1908 to 1920, Jackson compiled a staggering .356 lifetime batting average, third-highest in Major League history, and was a key contributor to the White Sox’s 1917 World Series championship. Despite his ban from organized baseball following the 1919 Black Sox scandal, Jackson’s reputation as a generational hitter has only grown over time.