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Eliot Asinof discusses his book, "Eight Men Out: The Black Sox and the 1919 World Series

BROADCAST: May. 5, 1963 | DURATION: 00:59:41

Synopsis

Eliot Asinof, author, discusses his book, "Eight Men Out: The Black Sox and the 1919 World Series." Asinof talks about some of the Black Sox team members and their stories through the games, the sensation, and the trial. Early American baseball players such as Babe Ruth and Connie Mack and reporters such as Ring Larder are also mentioned.

Details

Broadcast Date
May. 5, 1963

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 66 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
59 minutes, 41 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Sports and Sports Writers Literature Chicago Urban Life Law, Crime, Prison

People

Authors, Writers Athletes

Tags

Asinof, Eliot, 1919-2008--Interviews Asinof, Eliot, 1919-2008. Eight men out. Chicago White Sox (Baseball team)--History World Series (Baseball) Baseball--History.--Illinois--Chicago Black Sox Baseball Scandal, Chicago, Ill., 1919-1921. Sports betting WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Audiotapes. Radio programs. Gambling Illegal betting Gandil, Arnold "Chick" Jackson, Joe, 1888-1951 Mack, Connie, 1862-1956 Lardner, Ring, 1885-1933 Cicotte, Eddie, 1884-1969 Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948 Landis, Kenesaw Mountain, 1866-1944 Weaver, George "Buck" Farrell, James T. (James Thomas), 1904-1979 Williams, Claude "Lefty" Felsch, Oscar "Happy" McMullin, Fred Risberg, Charles "Swede"

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