Richard C. Davis has that no-nonsense, go-getter personality. He’s a guy who thinks fast and talks faster, and can toss out a million ideas in 30 seconds flat. And when he wants something, he goes out and makes it happen - come hell, high water, or sawing a house in half.

That was the case in 2005 when Richard, who is the President of Charleston, South Carolina real estate company Trademark Properties, wanted the home of Shoeless Joe Jackson. But Richard wanted that house in a different location, to honor the legendary icon in a very special way. So, Richard bought the home and moved it from its original location on E. Wilburn Avenue to across the street from Fluor Field, the new home of the Greenville Drive. There, in Greenville’s West End, it would eventually become the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and Baseball Library.

The story of how he bought the house, moved it, and got the ball rolling became the subject of “A Home Run for Trademark,” a documentary which made its debut on the cable network TLC. 

Richard recalls his then-8-year-old son, Lyles, as the catalyst for the project. The two had been to a Chicago White Sox game and, not long after, drove on a stretch of highway near Greenville that was named for Jackson. Lyles began asking questions about Jackson, which inspired his dad to get on the internet and find out more about the baseball legend, who died in his home in 1951.

Davis, probably best known for his work on the A&E network’s Flip This House, came across the address of the house, and a few clicks later, learned it was still standing. The light bulb in his head began flashing an idea: buy the house and turn it into a museum. It was sure to be a long road, but the determined Davis always sees creative projects to their successful ending.

Thankfully, due to the expertise and professionalism of all involved, the move and subsequent renovations to the home went well, and a museum honoring the legendary Joseph Jefferson Jackson was born. Richard’s wife, Ginger, served as Project Manager for the move, making it a true family affair.

Richard and Ginger are each graduates of Clemson, having majored in Financial Management with a Real Estate concentration. In fact, each member of the Davis family is loyal to Clemson. Their three sons, Logan, Lyles, and Lawton, are also Tigers. Their youngest child, Ava, is still in elementary school, but mark her name down - she’s a budding Broadway star.

Richard and Ginger live in Charleston, South Carolina, where they continue to do amazing projects through Trademark Properties.

Richard continues to argue that Jackson deserves to be in the Baseball Hall of Fame. He still serves on the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum’s Board of Directors, helping to keep Joe’s story alive.

Parts of this page were written by Donna Isbell Walker of the Greenville News.