The 2005 season was also rocked by scandals involving underworld characters colluding with players to throw games. Bears players also "starred" in that scandal.
自 1997 年首度爆發職棒「放水」醜聞以來，林光宏被挾持是類似事件的第 3 起。歷經一波波簽賭案，中華職棒遲遲走不出「黑球」陰影，2005 年球季當中也曾發生球員與黑道掛勾打假球傳聞，傳聞的主角正是熊隊球員。