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Being a baseball fan goes beyond the game

Not everything can be learned about baseball just by watching the game. Knowing stats or… Not everything can be learned about baseball just by watching the game. Knowing stats or being able to name an entire team in numerical order may be the mark of an enthused fan, but for others the love goes much deeper.

Baseball is rich in history and tradition, and sometimes one of the only ways to understand it is through reading. Many modern fans of the game have no idea who the Black Sox were, but this team is such an important part of the national pastime.

One of the best ways to get acquainted with the Black Sox and the scandalous 1919 World Series is through Eliot Asinof

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