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World Series Fix - Black Sox Scandal | 
| Actor: In Search Of History
Studio: A & E Home Video
Buy New: $24.95
New (2) Collectible (2) from $24.95
Sales Rank: 43774
Format: Color, Ntsc
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Media: VHS Tape
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.4
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 4.2 x 1.1
ISBN: 0767007190
UPC: 733961402711
EAN: 9780767007191
ASIN: B000009EB2
Release Date: February 9, 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Editorial Reviews:
Description
" It is remembered as the darkest moment in the history of American sports. In 1919, eight members of the heavily favored Chicago White Sox conspired to throw the World Series in a gambling scam. THE BLACK SOX SCANDAL tells the complete story of the fateful series, from the legendary stinginess of Chicago owner Charles Comiskey (who benched his star pitcher after he won 29 games because his contract called for a $10,000 bonus if he won 30) to the fallout that nearly ruined the sport. Discover how first baseman Chick Gandil concocted the scheme and enlisted the support of enough players including ""Shoeless"" Joe Jackson to ensure its success. See how the involvement of notorious gangster Arnold Rothstein sealed the fate of the players, and how he used his weight to ensure the fix continued after the players discovered they were being had and tried to back out. Rare footage and photos from the contest bring the pivotal moments to life, and period accounts capture the air of suspicion and disbelief that surrounded the 9-game series. It's the sad story of the worst scandal in sports history, and the end of the innocence for ""America's Game."""
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