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Terry Forster broke in as a 19-year old. Here’s a list of White Sox all-time victory leaders among teenagers: 9—Frank Shellenback (1918 age 19) 2—Terry Forster (1971 age 19) 1—Ed Correa (1985 age 19) 1—Clarence Fieber (1932 age 18) 1—Bart Johnson (1969 age 19) … [Read more...] about FEB. 3RD @SOXNERD QUICK LIST: WHITE SOX TEENAGE WINNERS

Carlton Fisk is third in White Sox history with 1,236 games caught. On National Catchers Day, here are the White Sox leaders in games caught: 1,723—Ray Schalk 1,241—Sherm Lollar 1,236—Carlton Fisk 1,030—Billy Sullivan 1,025—AJ Pierzynski 981—Mike Tresh 918—Ron Karkovice 613—Ed Herrmann 494—JC Martin 441—Buck Crouse … [Read more...] about FEB. 2ND @SOXNERD QUICK LIST: MOST GAMES BY A WHITE SOX CATCHER

Here’s a look at the pitchers born in February who won the most games for the White Sox (top 10): 75—Juan Pizarro 44—Melido Perez 33—Jim Wilson 30—Jim Parque 22—Buck Ross 21—Bill Long 16—Barry Jones 14—Liam Hendriks 14—Damaso Marte … [Read more...] about FEB. 1ST @SOXNERD QUICK LIST: TOP FEBRUARY WINNERS

Tony La Russa and Al Lopez chat during La Russa’s playing days. On this date in 1977, Al Lopez, who managed the “Go Go” White Sox to the 1959 pennant, was elected to the Hall of Fame. Here’s a list of all Sox managers in the Hall: *Tony La Russa—Inducted 2014 *Larry Doby—Inducted 1998 *Al Lopez—Inducted 1977 *Bob Lemon—Inducted 1976 *Ray Schalk—Inducted … [Read more...] about JAN. 31ST @SOXNERD QUICK LIST: WHITE SOX HALL-OF-FAME MANAGERS

The White Sox are poised to field their 13th Opening Day second baseman in the last 13 years when they start the season March 27th against the Angels. The last Sox player to make back-to-back starts at second base was Gordon Beckham. “Gordo” started each Sox curtain-raiser at second from 2010 to 2013. Here’s a look at the Sox all-time leaders in Opening Day starts at second … [Read more...] about JAN. 30TH @SOXNERD QUICK LIST: WHITE SOX OPENING DAY SECOND BASEMEN