Episode 47
Ep. 3: Part 3, The Greatest Myth in Baseball History
Midnight Library of Baseball · bendavidorlando
March 6, 202534m 37s
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Show Notes
In the finale of this 3-part series, I dive into the myths and misconceptions about Shoeless Joe Jackson, one of the most well-known ballplayers to fans and non-fans around the world, including his actual role in the 1919 World Series fix, contradictory evidence about his performance in the series, and insights into the question: did Joe Jackson pull off one of the greatest long cons in baseball history?