Bill Veeck shaped Sox and Cubs in ways we still enjoy today
We all know that the Cubs and the White Sox are culturally distinct organisms: by location, fan base,…
Today in White Sox History: March 15
1903Possibly the weirdest roster snafus in a single season continue, as Harry Gleason (brother of future White Sox…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: March 13
1934All-time White Sox playing and managing great Fielder Jones died, at age 62, in Portland. His 32.0 WAR…
Today in White Sox History: March 10
1914The White Sox their World Tour vs. the New York Giants to final rest with a banquet in…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: March 7
1890 Pioneering reliever and spitballer Dave Danforth was born, in Granger, Texas. A relative rarity as a college-educated…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: March 5
1907The White Sox departed Chicago on the Sunset Limited train, en route to Mexico City for spring training…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: March 2
1901Billy Sullivan of the National League’s Boston Beaneaters jumped to the upstart AL and the White Sox, where…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: March 3
1995 Spring Training got underway with a 4-3 win over the Kansas City Royals, in 10 innings. But…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: March 1
1901In a monumental move as the White Sox entered the major leagues for the first time, the club…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: February 26
1914In the final game of their World Tour, the White Sox beat the New York Giants, 5-4, in…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: February 25
1903Though under contract to the White Sox, shortstop George Davis made it known he intended to go to…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: February 9
1914Future two-time White Sox owner Bill Veeck was born, in Chicago. Baseball’s greatest promoter presided over two of…