1919 World Series (Black Sox Scandal)

The 1919 World Series was tarnished by the Black Sox Scandal, where players from the Chicago White Sox conspired to intentionally lose games against the Cincinnati Reds. Motivated by gambling and financial pressures, eight players, including star athlete Shoeless Joe Jackson, agreed to fix the series. The Reds won the championship, but the scandal shocked baseball and led to an investigation. In 1921, the players involved were banned from baseball for life, prompting major changes in the sport’s regulations and cementing the importance of integrity in professional sports. The scandal remains a cautionary tale in sports history.