Scandal on the South Side: The 1919 Chicago White Sox (The SABR Digital Library)

Name: Scandal on the South Side: The 1919 Chicago White Sox (The SABR Digital Library)
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Book Synopsis: The Black Sox Scandal is a cold case, not a closed case. When Eliot Asinof wrote his classic history about the fixing of the 1919 World Series, Eight Men Out, he told a dramatic story of undereducated and underpaid Chicago White Sox ballplayers, disgruntled by their low pay and poor treatment by team management, who fell prey to the wiles of double-crossing big-city gamblers offering them bribes to lose the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. Shoeless Joe Jackson, Buck Weaver, Eddie Cicotte, and the other Black Sox players were all banned from organized baseball for life. But the real story is a lot more complex. We now have access to crucial information that changes what we thought we knew about “baseball’s darkest hour” — including rare film footage from that fateful fall classic, legal documents from the criminal and civil court proceedings, and accurate salary information for major-league players and teams. All of these new pieces to the Black Sox puzzle provide definitive answers to some old mysteries and raise other questions in their place. However, the Black Sox Scandal isn’t the only story worth telling about the 1919 Chicago White Sox. The team roster included three future Hall of Famers, a 20-year-old spitballer who would go on to win 300 games in the minor leagues, and even a batboy who later became a celebrity with the “Murderers’ Row” New York Yankees in the 1920s. All of their stories are included in Scandal on the South Side, which has full-life biographies on each of the 31 players who made an appearance for the White Sox in 1919, plus a comprehensive recap of Chicago’s pennant-winning season, the tainted World Series, and the sordid aftermath. This book isn’t a rewriting of Eight Men Out, but it is the complete story of everyone associated with the 1919 Chicago White Sox. The Society for American Baseball Research invites you to learn more about the Black Sox Scandal and the infamous team at the center of it all.

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Discover the untold secrets of the infamous 1919 Chicago White Sox with Scandal on the South Side: The 1919 Chicago White Sox (The SABR Digital Library). Step into the dark world of the Black Sox Scandal, a gripping tale of deception, greed, and redemption. Eliot Asinof's masterpiece, Eight Men Out, revealed only part of the story. Now, with access to never-before-seen evidence, we bring you the complete truth.

Uncover the truth behind the conspiracy that rocked the baseball world. Find out why the underpaid and underappreciated White Sox players were compelled to throw the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds. Dive into the minds of these ballplayers and the big-city gamblers who manipulated them. Witness the dramatic twists and turns that led to the ultimate banishment of Shoeless Joe Jackson and his cohorts from the game they loved.

But that's not all. Scandal on the South Side goes beyond the scandal to shed light on the remarkable individuals who graced the Chicago White Sox roster. Get to know the three future Hall of Famers who wore the team's colors. Experience the rise of a 20-year-old spitballer who went on to achieve greatness in the minor leagues. Explore the surprising journey of a batboy who became a legend with the famed "Murderers' Row" New York Yankees. Their captivating stories are waiting to be discovered.

Scandal on the South Side is not just another retelling of the Black Sox Scandal. It is an in-depth exploration of every player associated with the 1919 Chicago White Sox. Learn about their lives, their contributions to the team's pennant-winning season, the tainted World Series, and the aftermath that unfolded. This comprehensive account will provide you with definitive answers to long-standing questions and raise new ones that will keep you engaged from start to finish.

Don't miss your chance to delve into the dark underbelly of America's favorite pastime. The Society for American Baseball Research invites you to uncover the truth about the Black Sox Scandal and the iconic team that forever changed the game. Get your copy of Scandal on the South Side now and experience baseball history like never before. Click here to order.

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