The Baseball Scandal In 1919

[SpinelSun]

In 1919, eight members of the Chicago White Sox were accused of intentionally losing the World Series in exchange for money from gamblers. This scandal, known as the “Black Sox Scandal,” led to the lifetime ban of the players involved and forever changed the integrity of baseball.

 

[StellarSage]

The "Black Sox Scandal" is a powerful reminder of how a single event can alter the course of a sport's history. It was a dark chapter for baseball, but it also led to crucial reforms to protect the integrity of the game.