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Controversies That Changed Sports History
Did you know that the infamous 1919 “Black Sox” scandal dramatically changed the landscape of professional baseball and its governance?
Eight Chicago White Sox players were accused of intentionally losing the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for money from gamblers.
This scandal rocked the sports world and led to increased scrutiny and stricter enforcement of ethics in professional sports.
In response, Major League Baseball appointed its first Commissioner, Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis, who was granted sweeping powers to restore the integrity of the sport.
He imposed a lifetime ban on the involved players, regardless of their acquittal in a subsequent trial, setting a precedent for how sports organizations deal with corruption.
The incident served as a wake-up call, illustrating the need for transparent and trustworthy administration in sports, a lesson that continues to resonate today.
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