Joe Garagiola

Likewise, some suggest that only a handful of the players “actually” fixed the series and the others never actually performed down or even took any extra money. As seen in the film, Joe Jackson and Buck Weaver are two of these characters that many believe were victimized. Although, it would seem true, in virtue of Joe Jackson never once having a bad game and Buck Weaver hating to lose more than anyone on the team. However, they both knew about the fix which means they were a part of the scandal…

Early in the 20th century, boxing, baseball, and horseracing were the three of the most popular sports in America. They offered great experiences for a low cost. However, they were a reflection of how society and life was during this era from 1900 to 1930s. America was dealing with racial tensions and relations, economic struggles, conflict with labor and capital, and corruption in the sports and trying to clean it up. The issues of America were grand and these three sports brought it life in a…

After World War II, and The Vietnam War took place, American citizens were extremely disappointed with the government and how government officials handled situations in Indochina, and throughout the rest of the world. As government officials increased the commitments in Vietnam, American casualties soared. The desire for cultural revolution during and after the Vietnam War caused the creation of new developments of art, theater, propaganda, and advocacy. The preceding ideal of American culture…

“Shoeless” Joe Jackson The 1920’s also known as the “Roaring Twenties” is known for being a decade long party, but within it was corruption deception and change. All throughout America changes happening. People were looking for something different, and those who stood out are remembered too this day. Among those standouts was man by the name of Joseph Jackson. A quirky man born July 16, 1887 in Brandon Mills, South Carolina. Jackson as a young boy never went to school and as a result was…

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arrived at Ellis Island, the famous New York immigration port in 1909. Surprisingly, his father knew nothing about baseball. Across the street from the Berra house was future MLB catcher Joe Garagiola. Joe played his first World Series game at the age of 20 for the 1946 World Series champion, Cardinals. Berra and Garagiola went to South Side Catholic school but, Berra quit school after eighth grade. When Berra was in the American Legion baseball in St.Louis, he received his nickname from a…