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April 3, 1923 “Black Sox” sue White Sox (unsuccessfully) for back salary

Posted 4/2/24

April 3, 1923, stands as a significant yet tumultuous chapter in the annals of American baseball history. It was the day when members of the infamous "Black Sox" scandal took a stand in a court of law against their former employer, the Chicago White Sox, in an attempt to claim back salary they argued was unjustly withheld following the 1919 World Series scandal. This event not only marked a pivotal moment in the legal and labor history of professional sports but also shed light on the darker aspects of America's pastime during the early 20th century.

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