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Black Sox Scandal

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The 1919 world series was played here where the Black Sox Scandal occurred.

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Black Sox Scandal

The Black Sox Scandal took place during the play of Major League Baseball's 1919 World Series. The Chicago White Sox lost the series to the Cincinnati Reds, and eight White Sox players were later accused of intentionally losing games in exchange for money from gamblers. The players were acquitted in court, but nevertheless, they were all banned for life from organized baseball.

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