1919 World Series Scandal: Shoeless Joe Jackson and Eddie Cicotte
The page from the 1948 Sportfolio sports publication highlights two prominent figures in baseball history, Shoeless Joe Jackson and Eddie Cicotte. These players were among the eight members of the Chicago White Sox implicated in the notorious "Black Sox" scandal, accused of conspiring with gamblers to fix the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, known for his powerful hitting and distinctive batting style, played as an outfielder, while Eddie Cicotte was a key pitcher for the team. Both players, along with six others, faced suspension as a result of their involvement in the scandal.