Fixed: How Goodfellas Bought Boston College Basketball
by David Porter
In Fixed, David Porter recounts the infamous point-shaving scandal where mobsters from the Goodfellas era infiltrated Boston College basketball. The narrative reveals the corruption that tainted the 1978-79 season, exposing vulnerabilities in college sports and the reach of organized crime into athletics.
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Fixed: How Goodfellas Bought Boston College Basketball delves into a pivotal moment in college sports history. The book examines the events surrounding the point-shaving scheme that involved players and organized crime figures.
Author David Porter provides an in-depth look at how external influences compromised the integrity of the Boston College basketball program. It highlights the broader implications for amateur athletics during that era.
This used book in good condition offers readers a factual account of the scandal's unfolding and its lasting impact on the sport.
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