today-in-white-sox-history

1904Bob Elson, who would become the longest-tenured broadcaster in White Sox history, was born in Chicago. Elson graduated…

1900After a meeting with the Chicago Orphans (Cubs), the way was cleared for Charles Comiskey to bring his…

1901After two seasons with Boston in the National League and ready to take on a bigger role at…

1901The White Sox (and their American League counterparts), busy raiding National League teams to bolster talent for their…

1903Possibly the weirdest roster snafus in a single season continue, as Harry Gleason (brother of future White Sox…

1901The White Sox welcomed another player as part of the exodus from the National League, center fielder Fielder…

1934All-time White Sox playing and managing great Fielder Jones died, at age 62, in Portland. His 32.0 WAR…

1921All eight Black Sox (Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte, Lefty Williams, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullin, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsch…

1930 Former White Sox coach and player in their minor league system, Bobby Winkles, was born, in Tuckerman,…

1914The White Sox their World Tour vs. the New York Giants to final rest with a banquet in…

1927Popular White Sox outfielder Johnny Mostil attempted suicide in a hotel room in Shreveport, La. Despite razor cuts…

1942Future White Sox MVP Dick Allen was born in Wampum, Pa. Allen set a franchise mark with 37…

Today in Chicago White Sox History: March 22