Chicago White Sox and the Black Sox Scandal, Shoeless Joe Jackson, 1919

The transcript discusses the Black Sox scandal, where the Chicago White Sox lost the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds amid accusations of players accepting bribes to throw the games. The scandal involved several players, including Shoeless Joe Jackson, and had significant repercussions for professional baseball.

What were the Chicago White Sox players accused of during the World Series?

Who was one of the players mentioned in connection with the scandal a year later?