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On this day 76 years ago, Bob Kuzava came to the White Sox. Traded in-season in five different years after that, it was wise for Bob to keep a suitcase packed at all times. The South Siders swing a solid, three-player deal 1937 It was a deal met with outrage from Detroit fans, as the Tigers sent outfielder Gee Walker, catcher Mike Tresh and third baseman Marv Owen to … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: December 2

A Thanksgiving look at what one of the turkeys had to say It has been a long while since we indulged in White Sox cryptogram, or cryptosoxery if you will, but this Thanksgiving weekend seems a good time to indulge in such a quiz, especially since it has been quite a year (+ or -) for stupid quotes by Sox honchos. Besides, as we wait for the Winter Meetings, not much else is … [Read more...] about A Holiday White Sox cryptoquote

Four-year White Sox vet Ray Herbert, shown here retiring Mickey Mantle by a step in 1961, was the headliner of a second trade made on this day, 60 years ago. | Bruce Bennett Studios via Getty Images Studios/Getty Images The South Siders import some youth from Philadelphia 1956 It was the first of many awards won in his Hall of Fame career. Just a year and a day after … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: December 1

Sam Hodde/MLB Photos via Getty Images Who is the fifth-best prospect in the White Sox system? It is the eighth year of Top Prospect voting at South Side Sox! First, let’s review past years: Here’s how 2018 wrangled out — all 42 picks. Also, here’s an archive of every article in the 2018 series. Here’s how 2019 came together, all 50 picks, and the archive as … [Read more...] about 2025 South Side Sox Prospect Vote: Round 5

Yes, the Chicago Cardinals even used to practice at Comiskey Park. Their last game at the ballpark took place on this day, 66 years ago. | Chicago Sun-Times Collection/Chicago History Museum/Getty Images The Cardinals say goodbye to Comiskey Park, fittingly — with a loss 1955 It was the start of a new era at shortstop for the White Sox. On this date, the team purchased … [Read more...] about Today in White Sox History: November 30