The life and death of Jim Devlin, baseball's original cheat

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The life and death of Jim Devlin, baseball's original cheat Dec 4, 2019 17:23:40 GMT

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Post by Carl LaFong on Dec 4, 2019 17:23:40 GMT

In an extract from her new book on cheating in American society, JM Fenster explains how bending the rules has always been a part of baseball

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The life and death of Jim Devlin, baseball's original cheat Dec 4, 2019 18:00:47 GMT Carl LaFong likes this

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There's cheating in every sport. Some hockey goalies would sew little strips of mesh in the crotches of their pants or forwards would curve their blades a little over regulation. Football players would rub vaseline in the arms of their jerseys to keep other players from grabbing hold. Basketball players take an extra step after they stop dribbling.

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Rey Kahuka Elite Member @reykahuka Posts: 22,748 Likes: 23,969	The life and death of Jim Devlin, baseball's original cheat Dec 4, 2019 18:08:28 GMT Carl LaFong likes this Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Rey Kahuka on Dec 4, 2019 18:08:28 GMT It only makes sense that James Develin plays for the Patriots.

The life and death of Jim Devlin, baseball's original cheat

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