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The Cincinnati Reds win the World Series, resulting in the Black Sox Scandal.
The Cincinnati Reds win the 1919 World Series, a victory later marred by the White Sox players’ alleged game-fixing in the Black Sox Scandal.
On October 9, 1919, the Cincinnati Reds claimed their first World Series title by defeating the Chicago White Sox in a best-of-nine series.
Despite a 5–3 series victory, rumors swirled of suspicious plays benefiting gamblers who had allegedly bribed White Sox players.
These allegations erupted into the infamous Black Sox Scandal when eight players were indicted for intentionally losing games.
Baseball’s credibility was shaken as fans and sponsors questioned the integrity of the national pastime.
In response, Major League Baseball appointed its first commissioner to restore public trust and implement stricter oversight.
The scandal’s legacy endures as a cautionary tale of corruption in professional sports.
1919
Cincinnati Reds
World Series
Black Sox Scandal