→Subscribe for new videos every day! https:/→’t realize the whole country would be watching. Roger had been selected for this particular task not only for his knowledge and expertise, but for his legendary hand-eye coordination. He was there to prove that this was a game of skill, not chance. He was there to overturn the ban. He was there to save the game of pinball. Want the text version?: http://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/08/when-pinball-was-illegal/ Sources: http://framework.latimes.com/2013/07/13/pinball-games-banned-in-l-a/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinball http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/gadgets/toys/4328211-new?click=main_sr http://www.theatlanticcities.com/arts-and-lifestyle/2013/01/when-pinball-was-illegal-new-york-and-chicago-and-l/4438/ http://pinball.wikia.com/wiki/Roger_Sharpe http://www.chicagoreader.com/pdf/050902/050902_section_1.pdf http://www.sternpinball.com/About/History.aspx http://www.ifpapinball.com/