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Guaranteed Rate Field Guaranteed Rate Field is a baseball park located in Chicago, Illinois, that serves as the home ballpark for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. The facility is owned by the state of Illinois through the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, and is operated by the White Sox. The park opened for the 1991 season, after the White Sox had spent 81 years at the original Comiskey Park. It also opened with the name Comiskey Park but was renamed U.S. Cellular Field in 2003 after U.S. Cellular bought the naming rights at $68 million over 20 years.
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PGA Tour, Nike, Reebok and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America have been filmed at the park. Guaranteed Rate Field Guaranteed Rate Field is a baseball park located in Chicago, Illinois, that serves as the home ballpark for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. The facility is owned by the state of Illinois through the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, and is operated by the White Sox. The park opened for the 1991 season, after the White Sox had spent 81 years at the original Comiskey Park. It also opened with the name Comiskey Park but was renamed
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Guaranteed Rate Field Guaranteed Rate Field is a baseball park located in Chicago, Illinois, that serves as the home ballpark for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. The facility is owned by the state of Illinois through the Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, and is operated by the White Sox. The park opened for the 1991 season, after the White Sox had spent 81 years at the original Comiskey Park. It also opened with the name Comiskey Park but was renamed U.S. Cellular Field in 2003 after U.S. Cellular bought the naming rights at $68 million over 20 years.
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Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the American League (AL) Central division. The White Sox are owned by Jerry Reinsdorf, and play their home games at Guaranteed Rate Field, located on the city's South Side. They are one of two major league clubs in Chicago; the other is the Chicago Cubs, who are a member of the National League (NL) Central division. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the franchise was established as
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assisted in the development of L.P. Frans Stadium, home of the White Sox former Class A affiliate in Hickory, North Carolina. Terry Savarise Terry Savarise is the senior vice president of stadium operations for the Chicago White Sox major league baseball team. He is the executive responsible for all aspects of the operation of Guaranteed Rate Field, including the over 2,000 employees who staff the ballpark on game days. Savarise directed the planning and construction of the ballpark, which opened in 1991. A phased, multi-year series of major renovations to the facility is currently underway. Under Savarise’s leadership seating has
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Metra Pace Sox–35th station Sox–35th is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, located in Chicago, Illinois, and serving the Red Line. It is situated at 142 W 35th Street in the Armour Square neighborhood. The station opened on September 28, 1969 along with the other stations on the Dan Ryan branch. Currently, the station serves Guaranteed Rate Field, the stadium of the Chicago White Sox, and takes its name from this location, originally serving the now-demolished Comiskey Park (which was also known as "Sox Park" from 1962 until 1976, during the time of construction for Sox–35th), which
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Sox–35th station Sox–35th is a station on the Chicago Transit Authority's 'L' system, located in Chicago, Illinois, and serving the Red Line. It is situated at 142 W 35th Street in the Armour Square neighborhood. The station opened on September 28, 1969 along with the other stations on the Dan Ryan branch. Currently, the station serves Guaranteed Rate Field, the stadium of the Chicago White Sox, and takes its name from this location, originally serving the now-demolished Comiskey Park (which was also known as "Sox Park" from 1962 until 1976, during the time of construction for Sox–35th), which had been
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Chalice was co-founded by Jerry Reinsdorf, White Sox executive Brooks Boyer, Jason Coyle and John Burris in 2009. Chalice has since partnered with IMG on Campus Insiders, a college sports digital channel. The company also invested in 120 Sports, a digital sports channel, that launched in June 2016. These efforts have since been merged with Sinclair Broadcasting Group's American Sports Network into the new multi-platform network Stadium as of September 2017. Chicago White Sox The Chicago White Sox are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The White Sox compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member
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Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts" October 5, Memorial Stadium Playing in their first postseason game since the 1959 World Series, the White Sox jumped out to a 1-0 series lead behind a complete-game victory by Hoyt, the American League Cy Young Award winner. October 6, Memorial Stadium October 7, Comiskey Park October 8, Comiskey Park All-Star Game 1983 Chicago White Sox season The 1983 Chicago White Sox season was a season in American baseball. It involved the White Sox winning the American League West championship on
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Chicago White Sox minor league players Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Chicago White Sox organizations and rosters of their affiliates: Spencer Tate Adams (born April 13, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. Adams attended White County High School in Cleveland, Georgia. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the second round of the 2014 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed with the White Sox and made his professional debut that season with the Arizona League White Sox., where he finished the year with a
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the Braves' standings, amid an unstable ownership situation. The Milwaukee Braves used the stadium through the 1965 season when new owners, seeking a larger television market, moved the team to Atlanta. In an effort to return Major League Baseball to Milwaukee after the departure of the Braves, local businessman and minority Braves owner Bud Selig brought other teams to play at County Stadium, beginning with a 1967 exhibition game between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins. The exhibition game attracted more than 51,000 spectators, so Selig's group contracted with Sox owner Arthur Allyn to host nine Chicago White Sox
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since January 1915, decided to build their own stadium. They did so at considerable financial risk and speculation. Baseball teams typically played in 30,000-seat facilities, but Huston and Ruppert invoked Ruth's name when asked how the Yankees could justify a ballpark with 60,000 seats. The doubt over the Yankees' lasting power was amplified by baseball's sagging popularity after the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, in which eight Chicago White Sox players were expelled for conspiring with gamblers to fix that year's World Series. Many people also felt three baseball teams could not prosper in New York City, but Huston and Ruppert
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route through various south side neighborhoods and toward downtown Chicago. Comiskey Park Comiskey Park was a baseball park in Chicago, Illinois, located in the Armour Square community on the near-southwest side of the city. The stadium served as the home of the Chicago White Sox of the American League from 1910 through 1990. Built by White Sox owner Charles Comiskey and designed by Zachary Taylor Davis, Comiskey Park hosted four World Series and more than 6,000 Major League Baseball games. Also, in one of the most famous boxing matches in history, the field was the site of the 1937 heavyweight
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Niagara Falls Rapids The Niagara Falls Rapids were a Class-A minor league baseball team located in Niagara Falls, New York. The team played in the New York–Penn League throughout its existence. The team played all of their home games at Sal Maglie Stadium. The team began in 1970 as the Niagara Falls Pirates, and were affiliated with the Pittsburgh Pirates until 1977. In 1982, the team became affiliated with the Chicago White Sox and took up the new name the Niagara Falls Sox. The affiliation with the White Sox would last until 1985. Then after a four-year hiatus the team
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Payne Park Payne Park is a former baseball field from 1924 to 1990 in Sarasota, Florida. The stadium and field were built on a portion of of land donated by Calvin Payne and his wife, Martha. Payne Park today is a public park used for recreational events. The ballpark was erected in 1924 and was a long time spring training and minor league site for baseball clubs such as the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants. The park ceased its association with professional baseball in 1989 with the construction of Ed Smith Stadium and the
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Turn Back the Clock (baseball) Turn Back the Clock is the name associated with the promotion by Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises when they wear throwback uniforms. Often, the uniforms signify a special event in the team or regions history. The promotion was originated in 1990 by the Chicago White Sox. Since then, multiple other teams have made it a yearly tradition. In 1990, the Chicago White Sox set up a "Turn Back the Clock" game against the Milwaukee Brewers. The White Sox dressed in 1917 uniforms, while the Brewers wore their normal uniforms. The promotion was aimed at celebrating
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still in Major League Baseball. The White Sox have held spring training in: On November 19, 2007, the cities of Glendale, Arizona and Phoenix, Arizona broke ground on the Cactus League's newest Spring Training facility. Camelback Ranch, the $76 million two-team facility is the new home of both the White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers for their Spring Training programs. Aside from state-of-the-art baseball facilities at the 10,000-seat stadium the location includes residential, restaurant and retail development, a 4-star hotel and 18-hole golf course. Other amenities include of Major and minor league clubhouses for the two teams, four Major
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Buck Weaver Lefty Williams NL Cincinnati Reds (5) vs. AL Chicago White Sox (3) The Black Sox Scandal refers to a number of events that took place around and during the play of the 1919 World Series. The name "Black Sox" also refers to the Chicago White Sox team from that era. Eight members of the Chicago franchise were banned from baseball for throwing (intentionally losing) games. The conspiracy was the brainchild of White Sox first baseman Arnold "Chick" Gandil and Joseph "Sport" Sullivan, who was a professional gambler of Gandil's acquaintance. New York gangster Arnold Rothstein supplied the major
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games between the two teams. After the 2017 season, he played in the Arizona Fall League. Zavala was invited to spring training by the White Sox in 2018 and started the season with the Birmingham Barons. The White Sox added Zavala to their 40-man roster after the 2018 season. Chicago White Sox minor league players Below is a partial list of minor league baseball players in the Chicago White Sox organizations and rosters of their affiliates: Spencer Tate Adams (born April 13, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Chicago White Sox organization. Adams attended White County High
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East Field East Field is a stadium in Glens Falls, New York, United States that opened in 1980. It is currently used for sporting events, mostly baseball and football. The complex is the former home of the Adirondack Lumberjacks, the Glens Falls White Sox (an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox), the Glens Falls Red Birds, the Glens Falls Tigers (an affiliate of the Detroit Tigers), and the Glens Falls Golden Eagles (Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League). Currently, East Field is the home of the Glens Falls Dragons, a collegiate summer league baseball team competing in the Perfect Game Collegiate
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by Populous. The dimensions of the playing surface closely match those of the Cubs' regular home stadium, Wrigley Field. With a capacity of 15,000, Sloan Park is the largest spring training stadium by capacity in Major League Baseball, surpassing Camelback Ranch in Glendale (coincidentally, spring training home of the Cubs' in-city rival the Chicago White Sox) by 2,000 seats. Formerly known as Cubs Park, on January 8, 2015, it was announced that Sloan Valve Company had signed a naming-rights deal to the ballpark, giving it its current Sloan Park name. Sloan Park Sloan Park is an American baseball park in
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Charles Comiskey Charles Albert Comiskey (August 15, 1859 – October 26, 1931), also nicknamed "Commy" or "The Old Roman", was an American Major League Baseball player, manager and team owner. He was a key person in the formation of the American League, and was also founding owner of the Chicago White Sox. Comiskey Park, the White Sox' storied baseball stadium, was built under his guidance and named for him. Comiskey's reputation was permanently tarnished by his team's involvement in the Black Sox Scandal, although he was inducted as an executive into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. Comiskey was
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Sanchez was sent down to Charlotte after the game, but was recalled to Chicago on August 22, 2014, after the White Sox traded Gordon Beckham. Sánchez announced that he would go by his first name, Yolmer, starting from the 2017 season, rather than his middle name of Carlos. In doing so, he became the first player named Yolmer in Major League Baseball. Yolmer Sánchez Yolmer Carlos Sánchez (born June 29, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Sanchez can also play shortstop and third base. Prior to the 2017
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Vern Kennedy Lloyd Vernon Kennedy (March 20, 1907 – January 28, 1993) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Chicago White Sox, Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Browns, Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies and Cincinnati Reds. Kennedy batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was born in Kansas City, Missouri. Kennedy attended college at what is now known as the University of Central Missouri, where the football field bears his name. While pitching for the Chicago White Sox, Kennedy threw the first no-hitter in Comiskey Park, a 5–0 shutout over Cleveland on August 31, 1935. His most productive season
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remained as the Danville Dans, joining the Mississippi–Ohio Valley League, winning the 1951 Championship and later capturing the Midwest League Championship in 1954, reflecting the new league name of the old Mississippi-Ohio Valley League. The Dans were affiliated with the Boston Braves (1952), Chicago White Sox (1953) and New York Giants (1954). The Danville Warriors were a minor league baseball team located in Danville, Illinois. The team played in the Midwest League. Their home stadium was Danville Stadium, also known at times in the past as Danville Stadium Park. The Warriors entered the Midwest League as a co-op club in
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was 3-1 with a 2.88 ERA. Lambert's brother is Peter Lambert. Kenneth Joseph Michalczewski (born February 27, 1995) is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Chicago White Sox organization. Michalczewski attended Jenks High School in Jenks, Oklahoma, where he played baseball and football. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the seventh round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed with the White Sox and spent his first professional season with the Bristol White Sox, batting .236 with three home runs and 21 RBIs in 56 games. Michalczewski started 2014 with the Kannapolis Intimidators
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Calvin Falwell Field Calvin Falwell Field, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, was originally constructed in 1939 to be used as a complex for professional baseball teams. The baseball stadium was built in conjunction with an adjacent 6,000-person football stadium. The New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers played in the inaugural game at City Stadium on April 11, 1940 in front of an estimated crowd of 7,000. The following professional baseball teams have all fielded affiliates of their parent club in Lynchburg: the Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Boston Red Sox,
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Comiskey Park Comiskey Park was a baseball park in Chicago, Illinois, located in the Armour Square community on the near-southwest side of the city. The stadium served as the home of the Chicago White Sox of the American League from 1910 through 1990. Built by White Sox owner Charles Comiskey and designed by Zachary Taylor Davis, Comiskey Park hosted four World Series and more than 6,000 Major League Baseball games. Also, in one of the most famous boxing matches in history, the field was the site of the 1937 heavyweight title match in which Joe Louis defeated then champion James
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Billy Wynne Billy Vernon Wynne (born July 31, 1943) is an American former professional baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, he appeared in 42 games in Major League Baseball, 30 as a starting pitcher, for the New York Mets, Chicago White Sox and California Angels between 1967 and 1971. During his playing career Wynne was measured at tall and . He attended Pfeiffer University. Wynne won his first major league game at Milwaukee's County Stadium, but he didn't beat either the Braves or the Brewers. Pitching for the White Sox in a June 16, 1969, game in Milwaukee — the White
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Yolmer Sánchez Yolmer Carlos Sánchez (born June 29, 1992) is a Venezuelan professional baseball second baseman for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Sanchez can also play shortstop and third base. Prior to the 2017 season, he went by the name of "Carlos Sánchez". Sánchez signed with the White Sox as an international free agent in 2009. He played in the Dominican Summer League (DSL) for the DSL White Sox in 2009 and 2010. The next season, he split the year between the Bristol White Sox of the Rookie-level Appalachian League and the Kannapolis Intimidators of the
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Dave Frost Carl David Frost (born November 17, 1952) is an American former professional baseball player and a former Major League Baseball pitcher. The , right-hander was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 18th round of the 1974 Major League Baseball draft. During a five-year Major League career, Frost played for the White Sox (1978), California Angels (1978–1981), and Kansas City Royals (1982). Frost made his MLB debut on September 11, 1977 against the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium. He turned in a quality start, pitching 6 innings and giving up just two earned runs. He struck out
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decline in manufacturing soon followed as industry was restructured nationwide. By the year 2000, manufacturing was only 16 percent of the local economy. Due to the severe loss of jobs, the city's population decreased by nearly 30,000 during that period. In 1984, South Bend community leaders began seeking a minor-league baseball team for the city. A stadium was constructed in 1986 and a 10-year player-development contract was signed with the Chicago White Sox. The team would be known as the South Bend White Sox. In 1994, the team's name was changed to the South Bend Silver Hawks, and then to
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Trenton Thunder The Trenton Thunder is an American Minor League Baseball team based in Trenton, New Jersey, that is the Double-A affiliate of the New York Yankees. The Thunder plays in the Eastern Division of the Eastern League. The Thunder's home stadium is Arm & Hammer Park. The Trenton Thunder were founded in 1980 in Glens Falls, New York, as the Glens Falls White Sox. The team was affiliated with the Chicago White Sox from 1980–1984. The Detroit Tigers replaced the White Sox in 1985 with the team being renamed as the Glens Falls Tigers, and stayed on as a
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Zack Burdi Zachary M. Burdi (born March 19, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox organization. Burdi attended Downers Grove South High School in Downers Grove, Illinois, where he played for the school's baseball team as a pitcher. He then enrolled at the University of Louisville, where he played college baseball for the Louisville Cardinals. The Chicago White Sox selected Burdi as the 26th pick in the first round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft. After he signed with the White Sox, Burdi made one appearance with the Arizona White Sox of the Rookie-level
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Adam Engel Adam Trevor Engel (born December 9, 1991) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Engel attended Loveland High School in Loveland, Ohio, and played college baseball at the University of Louisville. After his junior year, he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 19th round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. He signed with the White Sox and made his professional debut in 2013 with the Great Falls Voyagers. He spent 2014 with the Arizona League White Sox, Kannapolis Intimidators and Winston-Salem Dash. After the season,
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the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. On February 18, 2017, Snodgress signed a minor league deal with the Chicago White Sox. He elected free agency on November 6, 2017. Scott Snodgress Scott Andrew Snodgress (born September 20, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is currently a free agent. He has played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Snodgress played college baseball at Stanford University and was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 5th round of the 2011 MLB Draft. He started his career in 2011 with
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1983 Chicago White Sox season The 1983 Chicago White Sox season was a season in American baseball. It involved the White Sox winning the American League West championship on September 17. It marked their first postseason appearance since the 1959 World Series. It was the city of Chicago's first baseball championship of any kind (division, league, or world), since the White Sox themselves reached the World Series twenty-four years earlier. After the White Sox went through a winning streak around the All-Star break, Texas Rangers manager Doug Rader said the White Sox "...weren't playing well. They're winning ugly." This phrase
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2013 Chicago White Sox season The 2013 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 114th season in Chicago and 113th in the American League. White Sox promoted Kenny Williams to Executive Vice President; Rick Hahn became the team's new General Manager. "Ranked before 2013 season" <nowiki>*</nowiki> According to "Baseball America" Top 100 Prospects <nowiki>*</nowiki> According to 2013 Prospect Watch <nowiki>*</nowiki> Top 10 White Sox prospects via Baseball America The Sox won the opening series against the Royals, including a 1-0 victory on Opening Day and then won the series against the Mariners to complete their first homestand of the season.
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of the south's largest shopping centers. The seating capacity is 10,800 for baseball and can accommodate up to 16,000 when the patio, banquet, and grassy side areas are used. The stadium also houses 12 suites and state-of-the-art dressing and training rooms. The stadium also features a meeting/banquet room named for Michael Jordan, who played for the Barons during his brief foray into professional baseball, during which time the stadium experienced its largest crowds for professional baseball. (The Barons were at the time an affiliate of the Chicago White Sox, which Jordan's business interests with owner Jerry Reinsdorf were related. Also,
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Ed Smith Stadium Ed Smith Stadium is a baseball field located in Sarasota, Florida. Since 2010, it has been the spring training home of the Baltimore Orioles. Ed Smith Stadium was built in 1989 to replace Payne Park as a Spring Training and Minor League Baseball site. It is named for the Sarasota civic leader who was instrumental in getting the new stadium built. It was formerly the spring home of the Chicago White Sox (1989–1997) and the Baltimore Orioles (1991). In 1998, it replaced Plant City Stadium as the spring training home of the Cincinnati Reds. The Reds remained
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and Chicago White Sox organizations. The Rex play home games at Bob Warn Field at Sycamore Stadium, also the home of Indiana State University's baseball team. The Terre Haute Rex are named after a prominent product with a historic connection to the community. Rex Coffee, produced by Clabber Girl, the “Imperial blend, fit for a Monarch” was roasted and packed in downtown Terre Haute, with a history dating back over a century. Patented in 1905, Rex Coffee was a household name from Chicago to Louisville; and from Cincinnati to St. Louis. The selection of the 'Rex' name continues a Terre
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Brian Simmons (baseball) Brian Simmons (born September 4, 1973) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays over parts of three seasons. Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round of the 1995 MLB amateur draft out of Michigan, Simmons would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox on September 21, 1998, and appeared in his final game on October 7, 2001. On September 26, 1998 against the Royals, Simmons hit home runs from both sides of the plate, establishing a new record
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frequently used as a pinch-hitter, once winning a game with a pinch-hit home run. On May 5, 1968, Peters hit a grand slam in Comiskey Park, helping the White Sox to a 5-1 victory over the New York Yankees. He was also used as a pinch-runner. On September 30, 2000, the Chicago White Sox announced that Gary Peters and 26 other former and active White Sox players were members of the Chicago White Sox All-Century Team. Gary Peters (baseball) Gary Charles Peters (born April 21, 1937) is an American former professional baseball player. He was a Major League Baseball pitcher
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2003 Chicago White Sox season The 2003 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 104th season. They finished with a record 86–76, good enough for second place in the American League Central, four games behind the champion Minnesota Twins. The White Sox also hosted the 74th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 15. On April 15, 2003, a fan came out of the stands during the baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White Sox and attacked first base umpire Laz Diaz. After Carlos Lee flied out to right to end the eighth inning, the fan
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who made it into a league-wide marketing campaign. The league-wide promotion proved unsuccessful despite the success seen by the Mariners. Turn Back the Clock (baseball) Turn Back the Clock is the name associated with the promotion by Major League Baseball (MLB) franchises when they wear throwback uniforms. Often, the uniforms signify a special event in the team or regions history. The promotion was originated in 1990 by the Chicago White Sox. Since then, multiple other teams have made it a yearly tradition. In 1990, the Chicago White Sox set up a "Turn Back the Clock" game against the Milwaukee Brewers.
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several streets and avenues bearing his name throughout Venezuela. Luis Aparicio Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934), nicknamed "Little Louie" is a Venezuelan former professional baseball player. He played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball (MLB), for the Chicago White Sox, Baltimore Orioles, and the Boston Red Sox. He was the first Venezuelan player to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, in 1984. Aparicio won the American League (AL) Rookie of the Year Award in 1956. He helped the "Go-Go" White Sox win the American League Pennant championship in 1959 and was the AL
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was hired by the Chicago White Sox to serve as their bench coach. For the 2017 season, Renteria replaced White Sox manager Robin Ventura. Renteria is the second manager in Chicago baseball history, after Johnny Evers, to manage both the city's franchises. Rick Renteria Richard Avina Renteria (born December 25, 1961) is an American former Major League Baseball infielder who is currently the manager of the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Renteria played in parts of five seasons between 1986 and 1994 with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Seattle Mariners, and Florida Marlins. He then coached and managed in
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, when the Chicago White Sox opened camp at the new stadium. After the White Sox went north for the beginning of the regular season, their new Florida State League Class-A team, the Tampa Tarpons, took the field. Al López became the White Sox manager in , putting him in the unusual position of managing in his hometown in a stadium that bore his name. During one ballgame, Lopez got into an argument with umpire John Stevens and was ejected. As Lopez said later, "The umpire threw me out of my own ballpark!" The White Sox moved their spring training
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Taylor Thompson (baseball) Taylor F. Thompson (born June 18, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Thompson played college baseball at Auburn University from 2007 to 2009. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 25th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and returned to Auburn. He was then drafted again by the White Sox in the 44th round of the 2009 Draft. Thompson was called up to the majors for the first time on July 20, 2014
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Taylor Thompson (baseball) Taylor F. Thompson (born June 18, 1987) is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He previously played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Thompson played college baseball at Auburn University from 2007 to 2009. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 25th round of the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft, but did not sign and returned to Auburn. He was then drafted again by the White Sox in the 44th round of the 2009 Draft. Thompson was called up to the majors for the first time on July 20, 2014
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Bristol Pirates The Bristol Pirates are a Minor League Baseball team in Bristol, Virginia, USA. They are a Rookie-level team in the Appalachian League. As of October 16, 2013, they are owned by the Pittsburgh Pirates. The team plays home games at DeVault Memorial Stadium. Opened in 1969, Devault Memorial Stadium seats 2,000 fans. The team was previously affiliated with the Detroit Tigers, and a previous manager was retired Tigers manager Jim Leyland. They were a farm team of the Chicago White Sox from 1995 to 2013 as the Bristol White Sox. The team is operated by a non-profit organization,
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Ian Hamilton (baseball) Ian Francis Hamilton (born June 16, 1995) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Hamilton attended Skyview High School in Vancouver, Washington and played college baseball at Washington State. He was Washington State's closer his first two years before converting into a starting pitcher as a junior. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 11th round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft and he signed. Hamilton made his professional debut with the Arizona League White Sox and after one game was promoted to the
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for fewest at-bats required to do so. His fledgling career was derailed, however, when he ruptured his Achilles tendon late in 2000 spring training. Brian Simmons (baseball) Brian Simmons (born September 4, 1973) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) outfielder. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays over parts of three seasons. Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round of the 1995 MLB amateur draft out of Michigan, Simmons would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago White Sox on September 21, 1998, and appeared in his final game on
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Ed Walsh Jr. Edward Arthur Walsh (February 11, 1905 – October 31, 1937) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher from Meriden, Connecticut, and son of Hall of Famer Ed Walsh. He played four seasons in the Majors, all with Chicago White Sox, from through . Although he is not technically a "Junior" (his father's middle name was Augustine), he is generally referred to in sources as Ed Walsh Jr. After his graduation from the University of Notre Dame, where he also played College baseball, he joined the Chicago White Sox, the team that his father had become famous playing
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R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; HR = Home runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts" </div> 2003 Chicago White Sox season The 2003 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 104th season. They finished with a record 86–76, good enough for second place in the American League Central, four games behind the champion Minnesota Twins. The White Sox also hosted the 74th Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 15. On April 15, 2003, a fan came out of the stands during the baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and Chicago White
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Chicago White Sox Radio Network The Chicago White Sox Radio Network is an American radio network airing baseball games from the Chicago White Sox. The English-language flagship is WGN (720 AM) Chicago, with Spanish language coverage airing on WRTO (1200). The English language network consists of 19 stations The play-by-play announcers are Ed Farmer and Jason Benetti (who joins the broadcast team for national broadcasts and for White Sox's games where Ken Harrelson and Chuck Swirsky fills-in for him); the color commentator is Darrin Jackson. WSCR's contract with the White Sox expired after the 2015 season. As first reported by
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1–5 record. His ERA was 3.57 over 68 innings. He played in the minor league system of Chicago from 1976–1983, including with the GCL White Sox, Appleton Foxes, Iowa Oaks, Knoxville Sox, and Glens Falls White Sox. He then attended the University of Missouri School of Medicine and became a general surgeon. He practices in Lake Wales, Florida. Fred Howard (baseball) Fred Irving Howard (born September 2, 1956) is a former American professional baseball pitcher with the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. Howard was born in Portland, Maine and attended the University of Maine, where he played college
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is currently an assistant baseball coach at McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas, and is currently head coach of the Victoria Generals in the Texas Collegiate League. Chris Clemons (baseball) Christopher Hale Clemons (born October 31, 1972) is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for one season at the major league level for the Chicago White Sox. He was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 1st round (33rd pick) of the 1994 amateur draft. Clemons played his first professional season with their Rookie league Gulf Coast White Sox and Class A Hickory Crawdads in , and
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own ("schadenfreude"). This above all is what made the Chicago rivalry unique in Major League Baseball. An examination of other great rivalries (Yankees–Red Sox, Mets–Yankees, A's–Giants, Dodgers–Giants) shows that both teams have made World Series appearances on a fairly regular basis. The animosity among fans (that only rarely escalates to violence) is summed up in the lines from the song "The Ballad of the South Side Irish", echoing sentiments often expressed by at least one side of any number of sports rivalries in America: "When it comes to baseball I've got two favorite clubs, the 'go-go White Sox'...and whoever plays
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Sean Tracey Sean Patrick Tracey (born November 14, 1980 in Upland, California) is a former American professional baseball right-handed pitcher. He appeared in seven games with the Chicago White Sox in , all as a relief pitcher. Tracey played both football and baseball in his first year at Citrus College in Glendora, California. In baseball, he earned All-American honors his second baseball season at Citrus. Tracey was selected by Chicago White Sox in the 8th round (240th overall) of 2002 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut that season in rookie ball with the Bristol White Sox of
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The highest per game attendance average is held by the Colorado Rockies in 1994 with 57,570 for 57 home games at Mile High Stadium during the strike shortened season. Toronto Blue Jays became the first team in baseball history to draw 4 million mark in attendance in 1991 season. Major League Baseball attendance records 115,301 is the all-time record. It was a preseason game between the defending champions Boston Red Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday March 29, 2008 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Zero spectators attended a game between the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox
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Ken Harrelson became the play by play announcer of the White Sox. One of the most polarizing figures in baseball, "Hawk" has been both adored and scorned for his emotive announcing style. His history of calling out umpires has earned him reprimands from the Commissioner's office, and he has been said to be the most biased announcer in baseball. However, Harrelson has said that he is proud of being "the biggest homer in baseball", saying that he is a White Sox fan like his viewers. The team moved from FSN Chicago to the newly-launched NBC Sports Chicago in March 2005,
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Jeff Abbott (baseball) Jeffrey William Abbott (born August 17, 1972) is a retired professional baseball player who played outfielder in the major leagues from -. He played for the Chicago White Sox and Florida Marlins Abbott Attended Dunwoody High School, in Dunwoody, Georgia and after the University of Kentucky. He was first drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 32nd round of the 1993 (901st overall) amateur draft, but decided not to sign the contract offered to him. He was then drafted by the Chicago White Sox, again, in the 4th round (117th overall) of the 1994 amateur draft.
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Lamp has pitched in the ALCS on three occasions: 1983 with the White Sox, 1985 with the Blue Jays, and 1990 with the Red Sox. Lamp has worked behind the seafood counter at Bristol Farms in Newport Beach, California since 2004. or Baseball Library or The Baseball Page or Baseball Almanac Dennis Lamp Dennis Patrick Lamp (born September 23, 1952) is a former professional baseball pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1977 through 1992, the breaking ball specialist played for the Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, and Pittsburgh Pirates. Lamp was born
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son Nick was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 36th round of the 2013 MLB June Amateur Draft from California State University Monterey Bay. On September 24, 2015, Nick was released by the Great Falls Voyagers, the Chicago White Sox’ Advanced Rookie affiliate in the Pioneer League. Mark Parent (baseball) Mark Alan Parent (born September 16, 1961) is a former Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1986 to 1998 and was the bench coach for the Chicago White Sox from 2012 to 2015. After graduating from Anderson High School in Anderson, California, he was drafted by the
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José Quintana José Guillermo Quintana (born January 24, 1989) is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He also played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox. Quintana pitched in Minor League Baseball for the New York Mets and New York Yankees organizations before becoming a free agent and signing with the Chicago White Sox before the 2012 season. He made his MLB debut in 2012 and was named an All-Star in 2016. The White Sox traded Quintana to the Cubs in 2017. Quintana signed as an international free agent with the New
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ERA in five starts in September. José Quintana José Guillermo Quintana (born January 24, 1989) is a Colombian professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He also played in MLB for the Chicago White Sox. Quintana pitched in Minor League Baseball for the New York Mets and New York Yankees organizations before becoming a free agent and signing with the Chicago White Sox before the 2012 season. He made his MLB debut in 2012 and was named an All-Star in 2016. The White Sox traded Quintana to the Cubs in 2017. Quintana signed as an
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no prior team relocations (in the modern era) left a city without a team. Prior movements had all originated in cities which were home to at least two teams. When his quest to keep the team in Milwaukee finally failed after the 1965 season, he changed the group's name to Milwaukee Brewers Baseball Club, Inc., after the minor league baseball team he grew up watching, and devoted himself to returning Major League Baseball to Milwaukee. Selig arranged for major league games to be played at Milwaukee County Stadium. The first, a pre-season match-up between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota
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The Chicago White Sox announced on September 30, 2000, that Jim Landis and 26 other former and active White Sox players were members of the Chicago White Sox All-Century Team. He was honored by fans in Chicago as "The Best All-Time Chicago Center Fielder". Jim Landis James Henry Landis (March 9, 1934 – October 7, 2017) was an American professional baseball player. Landis played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a center fielder on six teams from 1957 through 1967. While playing eight seasons for the Chicago White Sox, he was an American League (AL) All-Star in 1962 and an
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of the Lynchburg Baseball Corporation since its inception in 1966. Calvin Falwell Field Calvin Falwell Field, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, was originally constructed in 1939 to be used as a complex for professional baseball teams. The baseball stadium was built in conjunction with an adjacent 6,000-person football stadium. The New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers played in the inaugural game at City Stadium on April 11, 1940 in front of an estimated crowd of 7,000. The following professional baseball teams have all fielded affiliates of their parent club in Lynchburg: the Washington Senators, St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago White Sox,
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drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the seventh round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. The White Sox invited him to spring training in 2012. Gallagher played for the United States national baseball team in the 2011 Pan American Games, winning the silver medal. James Gallagher (baseball) James Andrew Gallagher (born September 3, 1985 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) was an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder in minor league baseball organization of the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball. Prior to beginning his professional career, he played college baseball at Duke University. Gallagher has also competed for
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into the Appleton, Wisconsin Baseball Hall of Fame on August 5, 2006 in a ceremony at Fox Cities Stadium prior to that evening's game between the Midwest League Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Beloit Snappers. He was so recognized because a former Minor League club, the Appleton Foxes, was a Chicago White Sox affiliate and won three consecutive Midwest League Championships in the early years of Reinsdorf's ownership. In 2011, Reinsdorf received a Jefferson Award for Public Service. He was recognized for "Greatest Public Service Benefiting the Disadvantaged" based on philanthropic efforts through the Chicago White Sox Charities and CharitaBulls. He
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Aaron Bummer Aaron James Bummer (born September 21, 1993) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball (MLB). Bummer attended Sunrise Mountain High School in Peoria, Arizona and was drafted by the New York Yankees in the 31st round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft. He did not sign and played college baseball the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. He was then drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 19th round of the 2014 MLB Draft. After signing with the White Sox, Bummer made his professional debut that same year with the Great
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Rich McKinney Charles Richard McKinney (born November 22, 1946) is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or part of seven seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between and . Originally an infielder when he came up with the Chicago White Sox, he became more of a utility player as his career progressed. After playing college baseball at Ohio University, McKinney was selected in the first round (14th overall) of the 1968 Major League Baseball Draft by the Chicago White Sox. He was assigned to the Double-A Evansville White Sox, and batted .261 with seven home runs and
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Tyler Danish Tyler M. Danish (born September 12, 1994) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Seattle Mariners organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox. Danish attended Durant High School in Plant City, Florida. As a senior, he did not allow an earned run in 94 innings pitched. Danish was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the second round of the 2013 Major League Baseball Draft. He made his professional debut that season with the Bristol White Sox. He finished the season with the Kannapolis Intimidators. In 2013, "Baseball America" named
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named Carlos, Carlos Humberto Lee, played professional baseball in the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers' minor league systems from 2001–2007. Carlos Lee Carlos Noriel Lee (born June 20, 1976) is a Panamanian former professional baseball first baseman and left fielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1999–2012 with the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, Houston Astros and Miami Marlins. He had 17 career grand slams, ranking him seventh in MLB history (tied with Jimmie Foxx and Ted Williams). Lee made his major league debut with the Chicago White Sox on May 7, 1999, hitting a
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In 2012 the city opened the "circus playground," featuring a small waterpark on site. Payne Park Payne Park is a former baseball field from 1924 to 1990 in Sarasota, Florida. The stadium and field were built on a portion of of land donated by Calvin Payne and his wife, Martha. Payne Park today is a public park used for recreational events. The ballpark was erected in 1924 and was a long time spring training and minor league site for baseball clubs such as the Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants. The park ceased its association
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2015 Chicago White Sox season The 2015 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 116th season in Chicago and 115th in the American League. The 2014 Chicago White Sox ended with a 73-89 record, a 10-game improvement over 2013. General Manager Rick Hahn gave the season a "fail" grade, citing the lack of a championship. The White Sox front office set up an "aggressive" offseason plan, focusing on improving a bullpen that blew 21 saves and had the 3rd-worst earned run average in baseball. Despite losing 188 games the previous two seasons, Robin Ventura is set to remain as manager
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Don Hanski Donald Thomas Hanski (February 27, 1916 – September 2, 1957) was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox. His birth name was Donald Thomas Hanyzewski. He used Hanski as his professional name but did not legally change it until 1954. His cousin was Ed Hanyzewski who played for the Chicago Cubs during the 1940s. During 1943 and 1944, due to World War II travel restrictions, baseball teams were not allowed to travel to Arizona or California for spring training. Both the Sox and the Chicago Cubs held their spring training in
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Bill Melton William Edwin Melton (born July 7, 1945), nicknamed "Beltin' Bill" or "Beltin' Melton", is an American former professional baseball player and current television sports commentator. He played as a third baseman in Major League Baseball from through for the Chicago White Sox, California Angels and Cleveland Indians. He is now a commentator for NBC Sports Chicago White Sox broadcasts. Melton was signed as a minor league free agent directly out of high school prior to the 1964 season and was assigned to the White Sox rookie league Sarasota White Sox. After spending 1965 back at Sarasota, this time
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Kokernot Field Kokernot Field is a baseball stadium in Alpine, Texas, USA. The field has been called "The Best Little Ballpark in Texas (or Anywhere Else)" by "Sports Illustrated" and the "Yankee Stadium of Texas" by "Texas Monthly" magazine. An estimated 6,000 attended a 1951 exhibition featuring Satchel Paige's St. Louis Browns versus the Chicago White Sox. Future major leaguers Norm Cash and Gaylord Perry also played on Kokernot Field. The stadium was constructed in 1947 by Big Bend rancher Herbert Lee Kokernot Jr. for his semi-professional baseball team. Red clay for the infield was hauled in by boxcar from
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Sox. From 1968 to 1970, they were affiliated with the White Sox alone. The Dukes played their home games at Wade Stadium, located at 101 N. 35th Avenue West Duluth, Minnesota 55807. The stadium, built in 1940 is still in use today as home to the Duluth Huskies. Duluth-Superior Dukes (1956–70) The Duluth-Superior Dukes were a minor league baseball team , based in Duluth, Minnesota that played from 1956 to 1970 in the Northern League. The franchise formed in 1956 as the Duluth-Superior White Sox after a merger of the Duluth Dukes and the Superior Blues. The team name was
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(now the Baltimore Orioles). From 1902 through 1952, a minor league Milwaukee Brewers club in the American Association had been so successful that it lured the Braves from Boston. Selig himself had grown up watching that minor league team at Borchert Field and intended his new franchise to follow in that tradition. To demonstrate there still was support for big-league ball in Milwaukee, Selig's group contracted with Chicago White Sox owner Arthur Allyn to host nine White Sox home games at Milwaukee County Stadium in 1968. A 1967 exhibition game between the White Sox and Minnesota Twins had attracted more
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July 14, 2014, after not appearing in a game. Frank Francisco Franklin Thomas Francisco (born September 11, 1979) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets and Chicago White Sox. Francisco was originally signed as an amateur free agent by the Boston Red Sox. He was traded by the Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox on July 31, , along with Byeong Hak An, in exchange for reliever Bob Howry. On July 1, , the White Sox acquired Carl Everett from the Texas
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Frank Francisco Franklin Thomas Francisco (born September 11, 1979) is a Dominican former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets and Chicago White Sox. Francisco was originally signed as an amateur free agent by the Boston Red Sox. He was traded by the Red Sox to the Chicago White Sox on July 31, , along with Byeong Hak An, in exchange for reliever Bob Howry. On July 1, , the White Sox acquired Carl Everett from the Texas Rangers in exchange for three players to be named
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Mike Caruso Michael John Caruso (born May 27, 1977) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals. Caruso was a prospect for the San Francisco Giants. During the season, Caruso was one of six prospects (along with Keith Foulke, Bob Howry, Lorenzo Barceló, Ken Vining, and Brian Manning) traded to the White Sox in exchange for Wilson Álvarez, Danny Darwin, and Roberto Hernández in what became known as the White Flag Trade. In 1998, Caruso was called up by the White Sox at the age of 20 to become their
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= Saves; ERA = Earned run average; SO = Strikeouts" Eddie Cicotte Happy Felsch There were accusations of this series not being completely "on the level," especially after the Black Sox scandal of 1919. The most notable play involved Heinie Zimmerman of the Giants chasing Eddie Collins across home plate in the deciding game. Zimmerman was later banned from organized baseball for throwing games. AL Chicago White Sox (4) vs. NL New York Giants (2) 1917 Chicago White Sox season The 1917 Chicago White Sox dominated the American League with a record of 100–54. The 100 wins is a club
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played played at South Side Park (III) (1920-1940) and Perry Stadium (Indianapolis) (1933), when South Side Park was briefly re-purposed mid-season in 1933. Finally, they shared Comiskey Park (I) (1941-1956), playing when the White Sox were on the road. The Chicago White Sox have honored the Giants by wearing replica uniforms during regular-season baseball games on several occasions, including July 1, 2007 (at Kansas City), July 26, 2008 (at home vs. Detroit) and July 16, 2011 during the 9th Annual Negro League weekend at Detroit, where the home team also worn the jerseys of the Detroit Stars during the 17th
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1989 Chicago White Sox season The 1989 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 90th season. They finished with a record 69-92, good enough for 7th place in the American League West, 29.5 games behind of the 1st place Oakland Athletics. In July 1988, legislators from the State of Illinois narrowly approved a proposal for a new state-financed stadium and a lease deal that would save the team $60 million and kept the White Sox from moving to St. Petersburg, Florida. St. Petersburg has begun construction on an $80 million domed stadium. The club's principal owners, Jerry Reinsdorf and
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Jack Fournier John Frank "Jack" Fournier (September 28, 1889 – September 5, 1973) was an American professional baseball first baseman and outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, St. Louis Cardinals, Brooklyn Robins, and Boston Braves from 1912 to 1927. Fournier was notorious for having outstanding batting abilities, but subpar fielding abilities. When purchased by the White Sox from the Boston Red Sox in 1912, Fournier presented Clarence "Pants" Rowland and a half-dozen other managers with the dilemma of what to do with his pure hitting, but poor fielding abilities. Rowland
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game. This was the 54th game as no game was held in 1945, and two were held each year from 1959 through 1962. This was the fifth All-Star Game to be played in Chicago, and the third to be hosted by the White Sox at Comiskey Park (the other two being hosted by the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field). This would be the last time that the All-Star Game would be hosted in the stadium where the annual exhibition began. When the White Sox next hosted the All-Star Game in 2003, they had moved across the street to their new
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Emmett O'Neill Robert Emmett O'Neill (January 13, 1918 – October 11, 1993), was an American professional baseball player and former Major League Baseball pitcher. He played with the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox. He batted and threw right-handed during his baseball career. He attended college at Saint Mary's College of California. O'Neill made his Major League debut with the Boston Red Sox on August 3, 1943. He played his final game on June 5, 1946 with the Chicago White Sox. He had a career total shutouts of 2 and had a career ERA of 3.38.
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Tommy Thomas (baseball) Alphonse "Tommy" Thomas (December 23, 1899 – April 27, 1988) was an American Major League Baseball pitcher with the Chicago White Sox (1926-1932), Washington Senators (1932-1935), Philadelphia Phillies (1935), St. Louis Browns (1936-1937) and Boston Red Sox (1937). He batted and threw right-handed. Thomas was born in Baltimore, Maryland, and graduated from the Baltimore City College high school. Thomas played for the Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Browns, and Boston Red Sox. From 1926 through 1929 with the White Sox, Thomas finished in the top 10 in the American League in earned run
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Jake Petricka Jacob Steven Petricka (born June 5, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and Toronto Blue Jays. Petricka played college baseball at Iowa Western Community College 2006–2008 and Indiana State University before he was drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2nd round of the 2010 MLB Draft. He started his career in 2010 with the Rookie Level Bristol White Sox and Class A Kannapolis Intimidators. He finished the 2010 season with a combined record of 2–5 in 17
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Intimidators Stadium Intimidators Stadium is a baseball stadium in Kannapolis, North Carolina. It is the home venue for the Kannapolis Intimidators, the Class A affiliate of the Chicago White Sox. When the Intimidators franchise (then known as the Piedmont Phillies) began play in 1995, the stadium's construction was not complete. The field and seating areas were ready for the team's first game in April of that year, but the concession stands, restrooms, luxury boxes, and box office were not complete until that winter. The stadium was named Fieldcrest Cannon Stadium for the Fieldcrest Cannon Corporation, the textile giant that built
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Addison Reed Addison Devon Reed (born December 27, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He previously played for the Chicago White Sox, Arizona Diamondbacks, New York Mets and Boston Red Sox. Reed attended Los Osos High School in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and San Diego State University. He played college baseball for the San Diego State Aztecs. In 2009, Reed won the NCBWA Stopper of the Year Award. The Chicago White Sox selected Reed in the third round of the 2010 Major League Baseball draft. He was named the relief pitcher
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Bill Burns (baseball) William Thomas "Bill" Burns (January 27, 1880 – June 6, 1953), nicknamed "Sleepy Bill," was an American baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball for five different teams from 1908 to 1912. Burns earned his nickname for his noticeable lack of intensity on the mound. Burns is best known for his involvement in the alleged fixing of the 1919 Chicago White Sox World Series, dubbed the Black Sox Scandal. In his five-year career, Burns played for the Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, and Detroit Tigers. In his rookie season,
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2011 Chicago White Sox season The 2011 Chicago White Sox season was the club's 112th season in Chicago and 111th in the American League. The 2011 White Sox schedule was revealed at 7:00 pm CT on September 14, 2010 along with every other team in Major League Baseball. On December 2, 2010 the White Sox signed a new slugger Adam Dunn from the Washington Nationals for a 4yr/$56M contract. On that same day, the Sox also re-signed A. J. Pierzynski to a 2yr/$8M extension. Six days later, the Sox resigned Paul Konerko to a 3yr/$37.5M extension. With Dunn, Konerko, and
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John Cangelosi John Anthony Cangelosi (born March 10, 1963) is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox, Pittsburgh Pirates, Texas Rangers, New York Mets, Houston Astros, Florida Marlins and Colorado Rockies. Cangelosi was born in Brooklyn, New York. He graduated from Miami Springs High School in Miami Springs, Florida. Cangelosi spent his minor league time with the Niagara Falls Sox, the Mexico City Red Devils, and the Buffalo Bisons. John became the second short man to play for the Chicago White Sox Cangelosi was the surprise of the White Sox'
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Sox players]] [[Category:Florida Instructional League White Sox players]] [[Category:Gulf Coast White Sox players]] [[Category:Lynchburg White Sox players]] [[Category:Major League Baseball left fielders]] [[Category:Nankai Hawks players]] [[Category:New York Yankees players]] [[Category:Sportspeople from Birmingham, Alabama]] [[Category:United States Marines]] Carlos May Carlos May (born May 17, 1948) is an American former professional baseball player. May played ten seasons on three Major League Baseball (MLB) teams – the Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, and California Angels. May also played four seasons in Japan for the Nankai Hawks, from through . Primarily a left fielder, May batted left-handed and threw right-handed. May worked for
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played for the Chicago White Sox organization in Major League Baseball (MLB). A right-handed hitter, he plays second base, third base, and outfield. Glasser was born in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up on Chicago's North Side. He is Jewish, and was actively involved in his Jewish community. He attended a Jewish day school in Chicago for 11 years. He was named after Cubs reliever Mitch Williams. Glasser's favorite baseball team during his childhood was the Chicago White Sox. He attended the Latin School of Chicago for high school on Chicago's Near North Side, where he played shortstop on the baseball
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