Boardwalk Empire: Arnold Rothstein's 1919 Black Sox Picture and real era Baseball Cards

Arnold Rothstein, a key character in Boardwalk Empire, is closely tied to baseball through his historical involvement in the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, where he was believed to have financed the fixing of the World Series. In the show, his passion for gambling extends to sports betting, particularly baseball, making him one of the most relevant characters connected to the sport. While not portrayed as a fan who collected baseball cards for enjoyment, Rothstein likely kept player stats and profiles for betting purposes. In contrast, characters like Al Capone and his son Sonny are shown as genuine baseball fans, with Sonny being the type who might collect cards as a child. Baseball and its memorabilia, including cards, serve as subtle cultural backdrops in the series, reflecting both American innocence and the corruption lurking beneath it.

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