1920 Chicago White Sox Infielder Buck Weaver Portrait

Buck Weaver, depicted in this 1920 photograph taken in Chicago, is a notable figure in baseball history. An infielder for the Chicago White Sox, Weavers career was marked by both skill and controversy. He played an essential role in the teams success, contributing to their winning the American League pennant in 1917 and the World Series in 1917 against the New York Giants. His talents on the field made him a respected player among his peers.

However, Weavers legacy became overshadowed by the infamous Black Sox Scandal of 1919, where several White Sox players were accused of conspiring to fix the World Series. Even though evidence suggests he did not participate in the plot, Weaver was banned from baseball for life by the Commissioner, Kenesaw Mountain Landis. This photograph captures a moment in the life of a player whose career was both celebrated and doomed by the turbulent events of his time.