Pirates Games Played in Snow
The dangerously frigid weather and relentless snow sweeping Pittsburgh this weekend bring to mind Pirates games played in…
Wilbur Wood, White Sox Knuckleball Ace, Passes Away
Wilbur Wood, the knuckleball pitcher known for his durability and control while with the Chicago White Sox, has…
Ex-Chicago White Sox knuckleballer dies at 84
Wilbur Wood, who became a Chicago White Sox legend thanks to his rubber-armed durability and a baffling knuckleball,…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: December 17
1914Clarence “Pants” Rowland was named White Sox manager, replacing Jimmy Callahan after a 70-84-3, sixth-place season in 1914.…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: December 10
1922In the finale of the first regular season of the NFL, the Chicago Bears again traveled to Comiskey…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: December 2
1937It was a deal met with outrage from Detroit fans, as the Tigers sent outfielder Gee Walker, catcher…
Under Pressure: The Postseason and the 1978 Phillies
“Phillies: Losers all over again”, ran the headline in the evening edition of Carlisle, Pennsylvania’s Sentinel 1. This…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: September 4
1937Mike Kreevich tied the MLB record, with four doubles in four straight at-bats, in a 9-1 win at…
Al Oliver, Pirates Hall of Fame Inductee and Unappreciated Hitter
Al Oliver will be inducted into the Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Fame with Kiki Cuyler and Vern Law…
Dick Allen and the “Chili Dog Home Run:” The Complete Story
Dick Allen had a 1972 season for the ages, and nothing was more magical than the “Chili Dog…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: July 4
1911 Ty Cobb brought a 40-game hit streak into a game facing Ed Walsh, and the White Sox…
Today in Chicago White Sox History: June 22
1913 Behind Ed Walsh’s shutout, the White Sox beat the St. Louis Browns, 2-0, in the second game…