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The Black Sox Scandal
It was the most notorious scandal in the history of professional sports: eight Chicago White Sox players were charged with throwing the World Series in 1919. Explore how and why these athletes, including “Shoeless” Joe Jackson, worked together to betray their teammates and fans for a payout; how their plot came to light and the events that followed; and the lingering effects on the game today. Audio-narrated descriptions of key visual elements are available.
