Corruption and Scandal in American Sports

Jimmy Sanderson is Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at Texas Tech University, USA. His research interests focus on social media and its impact for sport organizations and sport stakeholders.

• Introduction, Jimmy Sanderson (Texas Tech University, USA)EssaysCorrupt Means, but the Potential for Millions: Rhetorical Approaches to Studying Corruption in Sport, Katherine Lavelle (University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, USA)Just Add an Asterisk: A Look at Sport, Society, and Scandal, Sarah Brown (Southern Methodist University, USA)U.S. Sport Gambling: A History of Illegality and Intermittent Scandals, but Now a Mostly Legal and Growing Industry with Many Unanswered Questions, Edward Kian (Oklahoma State University, USA)Cases1. Louisville Grays and Throwing Games (1876–1877), Brian Petrotta (University of Nebraska, USA)2. Fred Lorz and the Olympic Cheating “Shortcut” (1904), Padric Hall (Capitol Technology University, USA)3. Blondy Wallace and Fixing Football Games (1906), Scott D’Amico (Alamo Colleges District, USA)4. Chicago White Sox World Series Scandal (1919–1921), Christie M. Kleinmann (Belmont University, USA)5. Peter Barrie and Horse Bleaching (1926), Ellen Staurowsky (Ithaca College, USA)6. William and Mary Athlete Transcript Scandal (1939–1951), Nathan Baer (Louisiana State University, USA)7. City College of New York Point-Shaving (1950–1951), John Llewellyn (Wake Forest University, USA)8. New York Giants and Sign-Stealing (1951, 2001), Raymond Schuck (Bowling Green State University, Firelands)9. Gaylord Perry and Scuffing Baseballs (1962–1983), Hank DeHay (Baylor University, USA)10. Miami Dolphins Hiring of Don Shula Away from Baltimore Colts (1970), Patrick McConnell (High Point University, USA)11. Jane Blalock Versus the LPGA (1972–1975), Brittani Sahm (Rollins College, USA)12. Southwestern Louisiana Basketball Grade Fraud (1973), Luke Mashburn (Troy University, USA)13. SMU Football Scandal (1978–1987), John Llewellyn (Wake Forest University, USA)14. Boston College Point-Shaving (1978–1979), Michael Jonas (University of Minnesota, USA)15. Rosie Ruiz and the Boston Marathon (1980–2000), Sangchul Park (Alma College, USA) and Sanghoon Kim (Michigan State University, USA)16. Charley Pell and University of Florida Cheating (1982), Jessica Brougham (University of Florida, USA)17. Pete Rose and Gambling (1985–1989), Nicole Butterbaugh (Baylor University, USA) and Jimmy Sanderson (Texas Tech University, USA)18. Tulane Point-Shaving (1984–1985), L. Malin, (Howard University, USA)19. Jose Canseco and Performance-Enhancing Drugs (1985–2001), Bob Case (Old Dominion University, USA)20. Jerry Tarkanian and UNLV Paying Players (1987–1992), Barry Regan (University of Purdue Global, USA)21. University of Kentucky and Recruiting Violations (1988–1989), Katie Brown (Texas Tech University, USA)22. Michigan Basketball Scandal (1989–2003), Patrick Tutka (Niagara University, USA)23. Jimmy Collins and College Basketball Recruiting Scandal (1989–1992), Vincent Meninno (Freed-Hardeman University, USA)24. Miami Football Pell Grant Scandal (1989–1995), Jan Boehmer (The & Partnership, Germany)25. The Mysterious Death of Alydar (1990), Lindsay Hillstrom (Graduate of Aquinas College, USA)26. Arizona State Point-Shaving (1993–1994), Bob Case (Old Dominion University, USA)27. Albert Belle Using a Corked Bat (1994), Ben Goss (Missouri State University, USA)28. Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan (1994), Krystina Sarff (North Central College, USA)29. Northwestern Point-Shaving (1994–1995), Ellen Staurowsky (Ithaca College, USA), and Colin Herb (Ithaca College, USA)30. Minnesota Basketball and Academic Fraud (1995–1999), Sangchul Park (Alma College, USA) and Sanghoon Kim (Michigan State University, USA)31. Todd Bozeman and Paying Parents of Recruits at California (1996–1997), L. Malin (Howard University, USA)32. Mark McGwire and Performance-Enhancing Drugs (1998–2010), Scott Jensen (Webster University, USA)33. Salt Lake City IOC Bid (1998–2002), Baykal Altiner (Texas A&M University, USA)34. Lance Armstrong Doping (1999–2013), John Fortunato (Fordham University, USA)35. Albert Means and Recruiting Violations (1999–2002), Nicole Butterbaugh (Baylor University, USA)36. Mike Jarvis Paying Players at St. Johns University Men’s Basketball (1999–2006), Ellen Staurowsky (Ithaca College, USA)37. Syracuse Basketball and Improper Benefits and Academic Fraud (2000–2011), Jessica Brougham (University of Florida, USA)38. Marty McSorley and Donald Brashear (2000), Brandon Mastromartino (San Diego State University, USA)39. Colorado Football Infractions with Athletes’ Meal Plans (2001–2006), Sean Strehlow (Baylor University, USA)40. Danny Almonte’s Age Scandal at the Little League World Series (2001), Barry Regan (University of Purdue Global, USA)41. Barry Bonds and Performance-Enhancing Drugs (2001–2004), Shaun Fletcher (San Jose State University, USA)42. Dave Bliss Paying Players at Baylor (2002–2003), Blair Browning (Baylor University, USA)43. Floyd Landis Doping (2002–2010), Emily Dirks (University of Alabama, USA)44. Alex Rodriguez and Performance-Enhancing Drugs (2003–2014), Melody Alanis (Texas A&M University, USA)45. Jim Harrick and the University of Georgia (2003), Barry Regan (University of Purdue Global, USA)46. Reggie Bush at the University of Southern California (2005–2006), Nicole Butterbaugh (Baylor University, USA) and Blair Browning (Baylor University, USA)47. Florida State University Academic Fraud (2006–2007), Jessica Brougham (University of Florida, USA)48. New England Patriots Spygate (2000–2007), Clayton Whelan (Mississippi State University, USA)49. Marion Jones and “The Clear” Scandal (2000–2008), Christie M. Kleinmann (Belmont University, USA)50. Derrick Rose and the SAT Test Score Scandal (2006–2008), Krystina Sarff (North Central College, USA)51. Tim Donaghy Gambling Scandal (2007–2008), Jason Perry (Howard University, USA)52. Cam Newton Pay for Play (2008–2011), Dylan Williams (University of Alabama, USA) and Shaun Fletcher (San Jose State University, USA)53. New Orleans Saints Bounty Gate Scandal (2009–2012), Jeff Levine (Drexel University, USA)54. Denver Broncos Filming the 49ers (2010), Marcella Otto (Northern Illinois University, USA)55. Nevin Shapiro and Miami Football (2010–2013), Emily Newell (University of Maine, USA)56. University of North Carolina Academic Scandal, (1993–2011), Bradley Baker (Temple University, USA)57. Southern Mississippi Basketball Academic Fraud (2012–2014), Rob Hardin (University of Tennessee, USA)58. Mike Tomlin and the “Tripping” Kickoff Return of Jacoby Jones (2013), Padric Hall (Capitol Technology University, USA)59. Impermissible Academic Assistance with Georgia Southern Football (2013–2016), Sayvon Foster (University of Kansas, USA)60. Ray Farmer Texting Sidelines Scandal (2014–2015), Janet Howes (University of St. Joseph, USA)61. New England Patriots and DeflateGate (2015), Bob Boland (Seton Hall University, USA)62. St. Louis Cardinals Hack Astros Computers (2015–2017), Sangchul Park (Alma College, USA) and Sanghoon Kim (Michigan State University, USA)63. Missouri Football Academic Fraud (2016), Farah Ishaq (Northern Illinois University, USA)64. New York Giants Head Coach Ben McAdoo Illegally Uses Walkie-Talkie (2016), Kevin Thompson (University of Alabama, USA)65. Houston Astros Use Video Technology to Steal Signs (2016–2020), Jimmy Sanderson (Texas Tech University, USA)66. Louisville Basketball Scandal (2016–2018), Farah Ishaq (Northern Illinois University, USA)67. The Red Sox and Apple Watches (2017), Hank DeHay (Baylor University, USA)68. FBI and College Basketball Scandal (2017–2020), Morgan Strehlow (Baylor University, USA)69. Varsity Blues College Admission Bribery Scandal (2019), Christian Garcia (Clemson University, USA)70. Odell Beckham Jr. Paying LSU Players for Winning the 2019 College Football National Championship (2020), Lillian Feder (Purdue University, USA)71. Doug Pedersen Pulls Jalen Hurts (2021), Sean Pradhan (Menlo College, USA)About the Editor and ContributorsIndex