The Betrayal: The 1919 World Series and the Birth of Modern Baseball with Charles Fountain
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8 Men Out. Shoeless Joe Jackson. Even the most casual baseball fan will know a bit about the 1919 Chicago White Sox--or Black Sox*. But what is the true story behind the scandal? As we all know, Hollywood often takes liberties with the facts when producing a feature length film. And how did that World Series give birth to the game as we know it today? Charles Fountain has delved deep into the history and offers this fascinating account of the gambling ring that destroyed the players who participated--and maybe some who didnt--and sheds light on that heroic figure, Joe Jackson. *listen for the real reason the Sox were called The Black Sox. Its not what you think...
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