He recalled how, after the 1919 Black Sox scandal, people had lost faith with baseball.
He is best known as the ringleader of the players involved in the 1919 Black Sox scandal.
He was a member of the 1919 Black Sox but was not involved in the scandal.
He is best known for his involvement in the 1919 Black Sox scandal.
His first act as commissioner was to ban the "Black Sox" from professional baseball for life.
The last living player among the Black Sox, he lived on until October 13, 1975, his 81st birthday.
The "Black Sox" were acquitted in a criminal conspiracy trial.
The 1919 season became infamous for the "Black Sox" scandal.
He joined the Black Sox in 1983 and played in three international championships.
He was appointed coach of the Black Sox in 2004.