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201723 minPG-13documentary

Organized Crime Sports History

The Counterfeiter

201723 minPG-13documentary

The FBI targets a notorious autograph forger linked to a counterfeit ring that gained momentum during the 1998 home run chase.

Organized Crime Sports History

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The FBI targets a notorious autograph forger linked to a counterfeit ring that gained momentum during the 1998 home run chase.

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Brian Biegeldirector

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In 1998, as baseball fans focused on the home run chase between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, a counterfeit ring thrived in the shadows. The FBI targeted a notorious autograph forger who had joined this operation. The investigation revealed the extent of the forgery and the challenges law enforcement faced in dismantling the network. With the stakes high, agents worked to bring the forger to justice amid a surge in demand for sports memorabilia.

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