Buck Weaver
Black Sox scandal, Chicago White Sox shortstop, 1917 World Series
George Daniel 'Buck' Weaver (1890-1956) was an American professional baseball player who played as a shortstop and third baseman, primarily for the Chicago White Sox from 1912 to 1920. Known for his defensive prowess and batting ability, Weaver was considered one of the best fielding shortstops of his era and helped the White Sox win the 1917 World Series. However, his baseball legacy was forever tainted by his involvement in the Black Sox scandal of 1919, when eight White Sox players, including Weaver, conspired to throw the World Series against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite claiming he didn't participate in the actual game-fixing, Weaver was banned from baseball for life by Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis in 1921, alongside the other implicated players. Weaver maintained his innocence regarding his actual playing involvement throughout his life, and historical debate has centered on whether he deserved the lifetime ban. The scandal became one of the most infamous moments in sports history, symbolizing the corruption that threatened the integrity of baseball during the early 20th century. Weaver's case remains a subject of historical and ethical discussion regarding proportional punishment and redemption in sports.
Sigourney Weaver
Ellen Ripley in Alien franchise, Ghostbusters, Academy Award nominations
Fritz Weaver
Broadway actor, Fail Safe, Shakespearean roles, Tony nomination
James B. Weaver
Populist Party presidential candidate 1892, agrarian reform, third-party politics
Athlete
American
1890
1956
Thinking about the name
Weaver
English origin
“An occupational surname referring to textile workers, Weaver carries connotations of skill, craft, and creation. Used as a given name, it celebrates practical artisanship and the dignity of work. The name has become more fashionable as an androgynous choice in contemporary naming, particularly appealing to parents who value heritage and creative tradition.”