How did shoeless joe get his nickname?

Answer 1

Shoeless Joe Jackson got his nickname after taking his spikes off in a minor league game and playing in his socks because his new spikes gave him blisters on his feet the previous day.

Source: Shoeless Joe Jackson, The Official Site.

Answer 2

Shoeless Joe Jackson got this nickname when he played a minor league game in stocking feet because he had blisters on account of a new pair of spikes he had worn earlier. Shoeless Joe Jackson played for the Chicago White Sox from 1915 to 1920.

Answer 3

He played multiple games with no shoes. He is from Union City, Michigan.

Answer 4

He got his name when he bought some new cleats that were to small, so he played the rest of the game without them.