How the 1919 World Series Blackened the Chicago White Sox and American Sports
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In the wake of the 1919 World Series between the Chicago White Sox and the Cincinnati Reds, disturbing rumors began to swirl that sparked an investigation: Did members of the White Sox club -- including legendary "Shoeless Joe" Jackson -- conspire with professional gamblers to rig the outcome of the series? "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.  DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Our Place. Go to fromourplace.com and enter the code COTC at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Our Place offers a 100-day trial with free shipping and returns Laundry Sauce.  For 15% off your order, head to LaundrySauce.com/COTC and use code COTC Better Help. Visit BetterHelp.com/cotc today to get 10% off your first month.
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