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University of Missouri

Famous Trials: The Black Sox Trial

For Students 9th - 10th
A very good site on the 1919 Chicago Black Sox scandal, which ended in the banishing of eight major league players for life from the game of baseball. Also includes great information on the ensuing trial and a link to the manuscript of...
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Chicago History Museum

Chicago History Museum: History Files: The Black Sox

For Students 9th - 10th
Media coverage of the 1919 World Series involving the players from this team and the scandal that became so well known.
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Article
ESPN Internet Ventures

Espn: He Was a Pain, but a Great Pain

For Students 9th - 10th
ESPN article providing highlights of the record setting career of babeball legend, Ty Cobb, who was almost as famous for his off field antics as for his on field statistics.
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Other

Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum: Joe's Story

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the life story of one of the most well known baseball players of all time and his involvement in the 1919 World Series scandal.
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Website
Library of Congress

Loc: America's Story: Ty Cobb Made His 4,000th Hit

For Students 3rd - 8th
One of the best baseball players of all time was involved in a scandal. Visit this Library of Congress site to learn more about Ty Cobb.