From the beginning of time, greed and money has motivated man above all else. It seems
that in the day that we live in, there is corruption and foul-play everywhere. I sometimes here my
grandparents say that back when they were kids they didn't have to worry about crime and
everyone did right naturally. I found this to be as untrue as I researched the greatest sports
scandal of all time, The 1919 World series. Corruption, money, greed, power, and even organized
crime were major factors in this landmark game of 1919. This proves that even America's pastime
had it's lowest point.
Heading into the Series of 1919, the White Sox were considered the best team of the 20th
century. The Sox boasted a lineup that included three eventual Hall of Famers; Collins, Schalk
and Faber. In addition three others, Jackson, Cicotte and pitcher Lefty Williams—who were
forging Hall of Fame careers. The Cincinnati Reds, on the other hand, had its share of stars,
including third......

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