"Jackson" | Premium Watch Strap | Horween Baseball Glove Leather

Crafted from Horween Baseball Glove Leather—the same leather used in MLB baseball gloves—the Jackson Watch Strap brings an authentic piece of America’s pastime to the wrist. Known for its durability, supple feel, and ability to develop character with use, the leather will naturally age and develop a unique patina over time.

Named after legendary baseball player Shoeless Joe Jackson, the Jackson Watch Strap pays tribute to one of baseball’s most recognizable figures through one of the sport’s most iconic materials.

Specifications

• Made from genuine Horween Baseball Glove leather
• Full Grain Veg Tan Leather
• Hand cut and handstitched
• Double Layered 3–4mm Thickness
• Rich pull-up with natural leather grain
  
• Hand painted edges for a smooth, refined finish
• Finished with your choice of thread (including French Linen) and buckle

All straps are handmade to order in Greenville, South Carolina, USA and ship in around 10 business days (Mon–Fri).

All straps come with a spring bar tool and extra spring bars.

Sizing

Sizing recommendations below are guidelines. Horween Brown Chromexcel leather is durable yet supple and will soften and stretch slightly with regular wear. If you are between sizes, we recommend sizing down.

Standard Length 120/80mm fits wrists approximately 6 1/4" to 7 1/2", in 7 increments

Short Length 110/70mm fits wrists approximately 5 1/2" to 6 3/4", in 7 increments

Long Length 130/90mm fits wrists approximately 7 1/2" to 8 1/4", in 7 increments

History Behind the Strap:

|Shoeless Joe Jackson was one of the most talented and controversial figures in the history of American baseball. Born in 1887 in Pickens County, South Carolina, Jackson rose from humble beginnings to become a star outfielder, best known for his powerful hitting and graceful fielding. He started his career playing for the Greenville Spinners in Greenville, SC and went on to play for teams like the Philadelphia Athletics, Cleveland Naps, and most famously, the Chicago White Sox. In 1919, Jackson was implicated in the "Black" Sox Scandal, in which eight members of the White Sox were accused of intentionally losing the World Series in exchange for money from gamblers. Though Jackson’s involvement remains debated, he was banned from professional baseball for life, despite maintaining his innocence and posting a .375 batting average in the series. In May 2025, however, the MLB Commission updated their policy so all banned players may be eligible for the Hall of Fame after their death.

After his professional career ended, Jackson returned to his home state of South Carolina and lived in Greenville. There, he remained connected to the game he loved by playing baseball informally with children (my great great uncle, John L. Buchanan, being one of these kids) in the Greenville Mill communities.

Joe was often seen on dusty fields, sharing his knowledge and joy for the game with young players, many of whom looked up to him as a local legend. Though barred from the Major Leagues, Jackson’s legacy lived on in these small moments of mentorship and in the enduring admiration of fans who saw him not just as a great player, but as a symbol of both the greatness and tragedy of early 20th-century baseball. 

Joe's legacy still lives on in Greenville today: in the 1930s Joe Jackson also opened Joe Jackson's Liquor Store on 1626 Pendleton St; the building still stands and has a plaque outside. The Shoeless Joe Jackson Memorial Park sits behind Brandon Mill and still has a field that Shoeless Joe played on when he was in the Textile League. Outside of Flour Field stands a bronze statue of Joe Jackson, made by a local artist and even contributions of clay from the community! Just across the street from Flour Field sits Joe's old home which has now become a gift shop and baseball museum for the community, tourists, and baseball enthusiasts from all over!|