"Shoeless" Joe Jackson

The life size statue of "Shoeless" Joe Jackson was unveiled on July 13, 2002 in Greenville, South Carolina. Approximately 700 people attended the ceremony.

While the sculpture was commissioned by the City of Greenville, money was donated through private funds. The work itself was created in the lobby of City Hall. Visitors were given the opportunity to watch the progress as well as participate in creating the piece. After kneading a small piece of clay, visitors would hand their clay to the artist who would then place it on the statue. Our congressman at the time, Jim DeMint, kneeded clay and attended the statue dedication.

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