In 1919, the Chicago White Sox win the American League pennant, but discontent brews due to the owner’s stinginess. Gamblers approach select players, including star pitcher Eddie Cicotte, to throw the World Series for profit. Despite initial reluctance, some players agree to the scheme.
As the World Series begins, Cicotte signals the fix by hitting a batter intentionally. The Sox perform poorly, with multiple players making mistakes on the field. Suspicion grows among journalists and team members, but some players remain oblivious to the scheme.
Rookie pitcher Dickie Kerr, unaware of the fix, wins a game, causing tension among the involved players. As the series progresses, the truth emerges, leading to confessions, investigations, and charges against eight players. Despite being acquitted, they are banned from baseball for life.
Years later, Buck Weaver reflects on the scandal, protecting his former teammate Shoeless Joe Jackson’s identity during a semi-pro game. The players banned never return to the majors, with Weaver unsuccessfully seeking redemption until his death.
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