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There were a total of eight players suspended for involvement in the fix.

 

  1. "Shoeless" ​Joe Jackson - Was one of the best hitters in the leage at the time, and a star outfielder for the White Sox. He confessed to accepting money from the gamblers ($5,000).

  2. Eddie Cicote - The ace of the team, also admittedly accepted money from the gamblers ($10,000). He hit the first batter of the world series with the second pitch which was a message to the gamblers that the fix was on.

  3. Oscar "Happy" Felsch - Center fielder for the White Sox. Was convicted of involvement in the fix.

  4. Arnold "Chick" Gandil - First baseman of the White Sox in 1919. He was the start, and leader of the fix. He did not return to the team for the 1920 season.

  5. Fred McMullin - He demanded to be in the fix after overhearing Risberg and Gandil before the series started. He had one hit in the series. Was mainly a utility infielder.

  6. Charles Risberg - Shortstop, was Gandil's main supporter of the fix throughout the series.

  7. George "Buck" Weaver - Third Baseman of the 1919 White Sox. He attended the initial meetings about the fix, but ended up not participating in it. Although he didn't participate, he did have knowledge about it. He fighted for his freedom in baseball until his death in 1956.

  8. Claude "Lefty" Williams - Was a pitcher. Had a 0-3 record in the world series with a 6.63 earned run average. He was usually known for good control of his baseball, but struggled mightily with it in key situations.

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