The article sheds light on the personal ties of Sandy Schley and Debbie Ebert to George "Buck" Weaver, a member of the infamous 1919 Black Sox team. While the team is remembered for their scandal, both women fondly recall their familial connection to Weaver, who was seen as a father figure. Despite being banned from baseball due to conspiracy allegations, Weaver's on-field performance was commendable, leading to calls for his exoneration even after a jury acquitted him of conspiracy in 1921.
Weaver's play on the field, however, spoke a different story. He hit .324 at the plate, and did not make an error during the 8-game series.
He was a wonderful father figure to them, and they always wanted to make it right, Ebert said.
He didn't take any money. He had guilty knowledge but didn't have anyone to tell and he let his play on the field [speak for itself.
I remember sitting on his lap, always smiling. Always smiling, said Ebert, referencing her great uncle George "Buck" Weaver.
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