The Black Sox Scandal refers to a major event in baseball history that occurred during the 1919 World Series. Eight players from the Chicago White Sox were accused of conspiring with gamblers to intentionally lose games in exchange for money. This scandal shocked fans and led to a significant loss of trust in the sport. As a result of the scandal, all eight players were banned from baseball for life by Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. The incident prompted reforms in the sport, including stricter regulations against gambling and increased oversight to protect the integrity of baseball.