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Julio Franco bolted for Japan on this date in 1994. On this date (Dec. 27) in 1994, Julio Franco’s tenure with the White Sox officially came to an end when the Chiba Lotte Marines of the Japanese Pacific League announced that they had signed him. Franco spent one productive but strike-shortened season with the White Sox in 1994. The native of Hato Mayor, Dominican … [Read more...] about TODAY (DEC. 27) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: JULIO FRANCO ON THE GO

Members of the Chicago Cardinals celebrate their 1947 championship after beating the Eagles 78 years ago today at Comiskey Park. A look at the 1947 NFL Championship Game at Comiskey Park (this date 78 years ago): *SCORE—-Chicago Cardinals 28, Philadelphia Eagles 21 *ATTENDANCE—-30,759 *WEATHER: 29 degrees at kickoff with icy conditions … The Cardinals overcame the … [Read more...] about DEC. 28TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: THE 1947 NFL CHAMPIONSHIP GAME AT COMISKEY PARK

Basketball legend Dave DeBusschere could pitch a little bit, too. Lowest opponents average by White Sox pitchers (min. 54 at bats since 1951): AVG.—-PITCHER, YEAR .089—Dave DeBusschere, 1962 .139—Kelly Wunsch, 2000 .139—Bruce Howard, 1964 .145—Codi Heuer, 2020 .148—Fraser Ellard, 2025 … [Read more...] about DEC. 27TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: SOX PITCHERS LOWEST OPPONENTS AVERAGE

Carlton Fisk played catcher, first, third and left for the White Sox. Birthday boy Carlton Fisk’s games by position with the White Sox: NO.—-GAMES 1,236—Catcher 106—Designated hitter 99—Pinch-hitter 34—Left field 24—First base 8—Pinch-runner 1—Third base … [Read more...] about DEC. 26TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: CARLTON FISK GAMES BY POSITION