Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker get cleared for fixing games

On January 27 1927 — Citing accuser Dutch Leonard’s refusal to appear at the hearings of January 5th, Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis issues a lengthy decision clearing Ty Cobb and Tris Speaker of any game-fixing charges. Landis orders the Philadelphia Athletics to reinstate Cobb and the Washington Senators to restore Speaker. Both are then made free agents. Philadelphia owner Connie Mack will sign Cobb on February 8th, and Speaker will sign with Washington on January 31st for a reported $35,000.

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Show Notes & Playlist

Todays show featured audio – Joe Wood on Glory of Their Times

Playlist for Cobb, Speaker & Wood (For members):

Joe Wood with Dr Eugene Murdock
Ty Cobb on his All Time Team
Ty Cobb in 1958 report to congress
Cobb with Leo
Speaker on Hall of Fame
Speaker with Leo