Injustice has always been a part of society. But, it is never more prevalent than in sports. Every call is up to debate. When you look at the moral injustices in sports there is one that every baseball fan knows all too well. Joe Jackson, one of the top all-time hitters, was banned for life after accusations that he and seven other White Sox plotted to throw the 1919 World Series. For those who do not know about the 1919 World Series, here is a look at what took place. The World Series was a meeting between the winner of the most prominent leagues in America. The National and American Leagues. World War II had just ended and interest in Baseball had never been higher. So the league officials decided it was a good idea to take the normal best of seven series and extend it to a best of nine (Baseball Almanac). It was so popular both stadiums had seating on roofs across
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Joe Jackson’s name was given to the gamblers without his consent (Nathan 129). The money he received was left by his roommate Lefty Williams, one of those responsible for the fix, and Jackson initially tried returning it (Cook 130). Although banned in 1921 when Jackson sued White Sox owner Charles Comiskey for his pay he never received. He won with the jury stating he did not conspire to throw the series (Cook 162). All participants are still banned, but they were not officially ineligible for the Hall of Fame until 1991 (Neyer). He has achieved many accolades during his career. He holds the record for highest rookie batting average at .408 also being one of only two players to bat over .400 and now win the batting title (cook 162). He holds the third highest career batting average as well at .356 (Cook 162). All in all after 1330 games and a thirteen year career he amassed 1,774 hits (Cook 162). Until his death in 1951 and after many players argued for his reinstatement (Cook
Joe Jackson’s name was given to the gamblers without his consent (Nathan 129). The money he received was left by his roommate Lefty Williams, one of those responsible for the fix, and Jackson initially tried returning it (Cook 130). Although banned in 1921 when Jackson sued White Sox owner Charles Comiskey for his pay he never received. He won with the jury stating he did not conspire to throw the series (Cook 162). All participants are still banned, but they were not officially ineligible for the Hall of Fame until 1991 (Neyer). He has achieved many accolades during his career. He holds the record for highest rookie batting average at .408 also being one of only two players to bat over .400 and now win the batting title (cook 162). He holds the third highest career batting average as well at .356 (Cook 162). All in all after 1330 games and a thirteen year career he amassed 1,774 hits (Cook 162). Until his death in 1951 and after many players argued for his reinstatement (Cook