Birthday boy Terry Forster was quite the hitter for the Sox. Top averages in White Sox history among players with at least 10 at bats: AVG.—-PLAYER .480—Terry Forster .429—Mike Joyce .400—Jim Baumer .400—Cecil Duff .400—Sam Hairston .393—Joe Hall .385—Fabian Kowalik .385—John Russell .381—Lum Davenport .378—Clint Courtney … [Read more...] about JAN. 14TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: HIGHEST SOX CAREER AVERAGE (MIN. 6 AT BATS)
TODAY (JAN. 14) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: CHUCK, LOOIE, HALL RESULTS, BOOMER, SHINGO AND MORE
The Sox dealt Luis Aparicio to Baltimore on this date in 1963. Here’s what transpired on this date (Jan. 14) in White Sox history: *1960, NO TO CHUCK: Charles Comiskey said Bill Veeck turned down his offer to buy the White Sox. The grandson of the White Sox founder was still a member of the team’s front office at the time but a minority owner. His longtime dream to bring … [Read more...] about TODAY (JAN. 14) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: CHUCK, LOOIE, HALL RESULTS, BOOMER, SHINGO AND MORE
JAN. 13TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: FEWEST HITS WITH A SOX 100-RBI SEASON
Danny Tartabull used 120 hits to help him drive in 101 runs for the 1996 Sox. Fewest hits with a White Sox 100 RBI season— HITS—PLAYER, YEAR (RBI) 120—Danny Tartabull, 1996 (101) 129—Carlton Fisk, 1985 (107) 132—Ron Kittle, 1983 (102) 135—Larry Doby, 1956 (102) 138—Carlos Quentin, 2008 141—Frank Thomas, 1994 (101) 141—Jim Thome, 2006 … [Read more...] about JAN. 13TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: FEWEST HITS WITH A SOX 100-RBI SEASON
TODAY (JAN. 13) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: BUCK, HALL RESULTS, BO AND MORE
Buck Weaver was denied reinstatement on this date in 1922. Here’s what transpired on this date (Jan. 13) in White Sox history: *1922, WEAVER TURNED DOWN: Former White Sox third baseman Buck Weaver applied unsuccessfully for reinstatement to Major League Baseball after he was banished for life in 1921 for his role in the fixing of the 1919 World Series. History told us … [Read more...] about TODAY (JAN. 13) IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: BUCK, HALL RESULTS, BO AND MORE
JAN. 12TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: NOTABLE WHITE SOX NO. 22s
Ed Farmer wore 22 for the Sox from 1979 to 1981. Notable players who wore No. 22 for the White Sox: PLAYER—YEARS Scott Podsednik—-2005-2007 José Valentín—-2000-2004 Darrin Jackson—-1994, 1999 Donn Pall—-1991-1993 Iván Calderón—-1986-1990 Steve Kemp—-1982 Ed Farmer—1979-1981 Richie Zisk—-1977 Dave DeBusschere—1962-1963 Dick Donovan—-1955-1960 … [Read more...] about JAN. 12TH @SOXNERD WHITE SOX QUICKLIST: NOTABLE WHITE SOX NO. 22s




