Episode transcript:
BONUS EPISODE! Pettengill sits down with sports historian, Dr. Andrew McGregor, for an in-depth conversation focused on the intersection of baseball and organized crime. McGregor offers a detailed look into the history of early baseball and it quickly becomes apparent how and why an opportunity like the 1919 World Series was easy prey for seasoned gamblers like Arnold Rothstein. McGregor also provides a superb overview as to the potential for future exploration regarding the connections between sports and organized crime.