In 1916, Shoeless Joe hit .341 with 40 doubles and 21 triples. Two-years after the trade, Jackson and the White Sox won the World Series. During the series, Jackson batted .307 as the White Sox defeated the New York Giants.

Jackson became one of the greatest pure hitter’s in baseball history…before scandal destroyed his career in 1920.

5. STEVE YOUNG

In 1987 the Tampa Bay Buccaneers traded Steve Young to the San Francisco 49ers for 2nd and 4th round draft picks.

After a stint in the USFL, Young signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1985 after being the first player selected in the supplemental draft. Young's record as starter was a dismal 3-16. In his 19 games, he threw for only 11 touchdowns with 21 interceptions.

The Bucs drafted Vinny Testaverde, while Young was considered a bust and shipped to San Fran.

We know the rest of the story. The “bust” wound up in the HOF.

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