Sports collector to move infamous 1919 'Black Sox' baseball back to Tribune Tower
Briefly

A baseball used in the 1919 World Series, associated with the notorious Black Sox scandal, has been uncovered from a time capsule at Tribune Tower. Recently moved to the Chicago Sports Museum, the baseball is now being returned to its original location by sports collector Grant DePorter during the Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray. DePorter believes this move may bring a change in fortune for the struggling White Sox team, who have faced a dismal performance in recent times.
This baseball, once lost to history, symbolized one of baseball’s greatest scandals. DePorter believes the team’s luck could change with its return to Tribune Tower.
After being found in a time capsule, this infamous ‘Black Sox’ baseball is seen as a talisman, representing hope for a turnaround in the White Sox’s performance.
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