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The Textile League began as recreation for mill workers. The leauge became more competitive and elite when a player from Brandon Mill in Greenville by the name of Joe Jackson attracted the attention of Northern baseball scouts. Shoeless Joe's success led to contracts for other Textile League players, Ware Shoals native Johnny Wertz entered the pros in 1926.The Textile League began as recreation for mill workers. The leauge became more competitive and elite when a player from Brandon Mill in Greenville by the name of Joe Jackson attracted the attention of Northern baseball scouts. Shoeless Joe’s success led to contracts for other Textile League players, Ware Shoals native Johnny Wertz entered the pros in 1926.
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