Joseph Jefferson Jackson was a professional baseball player, who was one of the best players of his time. However, his reputation tarnished when he, including seven other teammates were accused of losing a game in order to earn cash from gamblers; hence were banned from playing professional baseball for life. Nevertheless, I have confidence that Jackson wasn’t involved in the 1919 World Series scandal.
First of all, during a game, he and his teammates were accused of participating in a fix with gamblers. The gamblers’ deal was to make the team lose against the Cincinnati Reds. They asked Jackson, as he was considered the best on the team, which would higher the odds of losing the game and winning the bet. Throughout the game which he was accused, he played with a batting average of over .400. …show more content…
He clearly stated “I’m no saint, but I know what’s right, and what you’re talking about ain’t right. I love baseball.” In order for him to ensure he wouldn’t get into any hassle, Jackson even mentioned the scandal to the team owner; but refused to reveal any names. Therefore, the owner didn’t believe him; later, after the members were accused, the team owner even refused to talk to Jackson.
Finally, he reportedly signed the confession paper for being in on the fix; but would’ve never would’ve truthfully signed the paper. It seems a bit confusing that he did, but the only reason why it was signed is because he was tricked into doing such. This was done easily by his team owner, as he couldn’t read or write.
In conclusion, I think these reasons undeniably prove that Joseph Jefferson Jackson was (and still is) innocent. He played phenomenally, didn’t agree to cheat, and didn’t realistically sign the confession paper. It’s still not too late to do the right thing; he should be given a rightful position in the Baseball Hall of
First of all, during a game, he and his teammates were accused of participating in a fix with gamblers. The gamblers’ deal was to make the team lose against the Cincinnati Reds. They asked Jackson, as he was considered the best on the team, which would higher the odds of losing the game and winning the bet. Throughout the game which he was accused, he played with a batting average of over .400. …show more content…
He clearly stated “I’m no saint, but I know what’s right, and what you’re talking about ain’t right. I love baseball.” In order for him to ensure he wouldn’t get into any hassle, Jackson even mentioned the scandal to the team owner; but refused to reveal any names. Therefore, the owner didn’t believe him; later, after the members were accused, the team owner even refused to talk to Jackson.
Finally, he reportedly signed the confession paper for being in on the fix; but would’ve never would’ve truthfully signed the paper. It seems a bit confusing that he did, but the only reason why it was signed is because he was tricked into doing such. This was done easily by his team owner, as he couldn’t read or write.
In conclusion, I think these reasons undeniably prove that Joseph Jefferson Jackson was (and still is) innocent. He played phenomenally, didn’t agree to cheat, and didn’t realistically sign the confession paper. It’s still not too late to do the right thing; he should be given a rightful position in the Baseball Hall of