I read recently that Friday was the one hundred-sixth anniversary of Eddie Cicotte throwing a no-hitter against the St. Louis Browns in a game played on April 14, 1917 and won by the White Sox 11-0.
“Deep Dive” into Black Sox Scandal: Concluding Thoughts to My Black Sox Essays
Throughout this collection of essays, I have attempted to make the point that the conventional wisdom regarding the Black Sox scandal and the 1919 World Series does not tell the complete story…
“Deep Dive” Into the Black Sox Scandal: 1919 Cincinnati Reds – Talk About Being Overshadowed!
Today I’ll continue my weekly “deep dive” into the Black Sox scandal with a look at the 1919 Cincinnati Reds, a strong team completely overshadowed by the events of the scandal…
“Deep Dive” into the Black Sox Scandal: Was Charles Comiskey “Cheap”?
If you ask most knowledgeable baseball fans the question, “Why did eight Black Sox players conspired to ‘fix’ the 1919 World Series?” the answer you would likely hear is this: “It was Comiskey’s fault. He was a cheapskate.”…
“Deep Dive” Into the Black Sox Scandal: Eddie Cicotte’s Performance in Game One
Conventional wisdom tells us that Game One was “thrown” by the White Sox and Eddie Cicotte was the main culprit. Read this essay and see what you think…
“Deep-Dive” Into the Black Sox Scandal: Ringleader Chick Gandil Tells His Side of the Story!
While we often hear cries calling for the reinstatement of Shoeless Joe Jackson or Buck Weaver, there has never been any love lost for Gandil…
“Deep-Dive” Into the Black Sox Scandal: Was Buck Weaver Treated Fairly by Judge Landis?
If there is a case to be made for reinstatement of any of the “Eight Men Out” banned for life by Judge Landis in the aftermath of the 1919 Black Sox scandal, it would be for Buck Weaver…
Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part Three: “Joe and the Tainted $5,000”
Today I’ll continue with my “deep dive” into the 1919 Black Sox scandal with part three of my three-part series on Joe Jackson. Today’s topic is the”Tainted $5,000.”…
Black Sox Scandal Essays – Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part Two: Joe’s Play in the Field And At-Bat
Today, I’d like to address Shoeless Joe Jackson’s play in the 1919 World Series and determine how it relates to his involvement (or non-involvement) in the Black Sox scandal.
Another Look At The 1919 Black Sox Scandal: Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part One – Did Joe Confess?
Today I’ll continue with my “deep dive” into the Black Sox scandal with Part One of my three-part series on Joe Jackson’s involvement..
Let’s Take A “Deep Dive” Into the Black Sox Scandal: The “Seven Suspicious Plays”
I’ve decided that for the next few Wednesdays I’ll be taking a “deep dive” into the 1919 Black Sox scandal that rocked the baseball world to its very foundation…
“Field of Dreams” Game Brings 1919 Black Sox Scandal Back Into Focus
I’ve always found it interesting that many of the eyewitnesses to the 1919 World Series apparently saw something completely different than what has become accepted as the conventional wisdom…
Was Buck Weaver Treated Fairly by Judge Landis?
With the 2019 World Series just around the corner, here’s one more look at the 1919 Black Sox scandal, this time turning the spotlight on Buck Weaver and asking the question whether he received just punishment…
KENESAW MOUNTAIN LANDIS – COMMISSIONER OR CZAR
We want a man as chairman who will rule with an iron hand. Baseball has lacked a hand like that for years…
Another Look at the Black Sox Scandal: Other Notable Reds Players
As I near the end of my essays on the 1919 World Series, I’d like to say a few words about some of the other players on the two teams besides the “Eight Men Out.”
Another Look at the Black Sox Scandal: Other Notable White Sox and Reds Players
As I near the end of my series of essays on the 1919 World Series, I’d like to say a few words about some of the other players on the two teams besides the “Eight Men Out.”
Another Look at the 1919 World Series: Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part Three: “Joe and the Tainted $5,000”
“There are things in this world to be regarded above money – keeping faith in your friends, for instance. All of which goes to show that you don’t have to know how to read and write to be a man of principle and conscience.” –Joe Jackson
Another Look At The 1919 World Series, Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part Two: Joe’s Play in the Field And At-Bat
“You know, he was such a remarkable hitter it was almost impossible for him to swing without meeting the ball solidly.” Teammate Dickie Kerr, speaking of Joe Jackson
Another Look At The 1919 Black Sox Scandal: Shoeless Joe Jackson, Part One – Did Joe Confess?
“The Supreme Being – not Judge Landis – will be my judge. The Good Lord knows I’m innocent of any wrongdoing.” – Joe Jackson
Focus on the 1919 Black Sox: Manager Kid Gleason
As the 100th anniversary of the 1919 World Series approaches, we’ll continue our in-depth look at the players and events surrounding baseball’s darkest hour. Today, we examine the career of White Sox manager, William “Kid” Gleason.
Another Look at the 1919 World Series: The Cincinnati Reds
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Another Look at the Black Sox Scandal: Eddie Cicotte’s Performance in Game One
Today, we’ll take a look at Eddie Cicotte’s performance in Game One, which, I’ve found, raises some interesting questions.
Another Look at the Black Sox Scandal: Sportswriter Hugh Fullerton’s “Seven Suspicious Plays”
Those of you who read my last post on the 1919 Black Sox scandal, “Is It Time To Take Another Look?” will remember I tried to offer up some “food for thought” in that post…
Another Look At the 1919 World Series: The Eye-Witness Accounts
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Focus on the “Eight Men Out,” Part Eight: Fred McMullin
Today we turn our attention to the eighth and perhaps the most obscure of the “Eight Men Out,” Fred McMullin. He’s not better known because he was a utility player in 1919 with only two at-bats in the infamous World Series, going 1-2 with a single.
Focus on “The Eight Men Out,” Part Seven: Claude “Lefty” Williams
There are many tragic stories associated with the Black Sox scandal that rocked the baseball world in 1919, but none more so than the story of Claude “Lefty” Williams.
Spotlight on the “Eight Men Out, ” Part Six: “Shoeless” Joe Jackson
There’s probably no topic that’s more emotionally charged when discussing the Black Sox scandal than Joe Jackson’s guilt or innocence. It’s still hotly debated almost 100 years later.
Spotlight on the “Eight Men Out,” Part Five: Swede Risberg
“The Swede is a hard guy.” –Shoeless Joe Jackson
Spotlight on the Eight Men Out, Part Four: Oscar “Happy” Felsch
I’m continuing with my series on the eight ball players banned for life from baseball by Commissioner Landis in the wake of the 1919 Black Sox scandal. Today we turn our attention to the White Sox’ star center fielder, Oscar “Happy” Felsch.
Spotlight on the “Eight Men Out,” Part Three: Eddie “Knuckles” Cicotte
“I admit I did wrong, but I’ve paid for it the past 45 years.” -Eddie Cicotte, commenting in a 1965 interview on his role in the 1919 Black Sox scandal.
Spotlight On The “Eight Men Out,” Part Two: Buck Weaver!
With the 100th anniversary of the 1919 Black Sox scandal fast approaching, I’ll continue with a look at the “Eight Men Out,” turning the spotlight today on George “Buck” Weaver.
Let’s Turn the Spotlight on the “Eight Men Out”: Ringleader “Chick” Gandil
“We could never pull it off,” Chick Gandil said to gambler Sport Sullivan when asked about a conspiracy to throw the 1919 World Series. “Don’t be silly,” Sullivan replied, “It’s been pulled before and it can be again.”
The 1919 World Series: Did the White Sox Lose…or Did the Reds Win?
This year’s World Series will mark the 100th anniversary of the famed Black Sox scandal, in which eight (really six) members of the Chicago White Sox conspired with gamblers to throw the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds.
Black Sox Ringleader Arnold “Chick” Gandil Tells His Story!
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Actor John Mahoney Passed Away This Week. Do You Remember His Connection to Baseball History?
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Spotlight On The “Eight Men Out”: Buck Weaver
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1919 Cincinnati Reds: Talk About Being Overshadowed!
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Spotlight on the “Eight Men Out”: Eddie Cicotte and the 1919 Black Sox Scandal!
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“Shoeless Joe” Jackson’s Incredible Three-Year Span, 1911-13!”
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Photo Tribute to Kid Gleason. Let’s Set the Record Straight!
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