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Memories That Will Never Go-Go

Black Sox on Film

Bill Murray’s Prediction

From the North Side to the Deep South

Hall of Fame slugger spent more than 10 years as an executive with the Indians and White Sox after his playing career.

Buying the White Sox: A Comic Opera Starring Bill Veeck, Hank Greenberg, and Chuck Comiskey

At left, the author of “Baseball’s Sad Lexicon.”

Chicago Goes Hollywood: The Cubs, Wrigley Field, and Popular Culture

White Sox owner was portrayed as a villain in John Sayles' film adaptation of

Of Black Sox, Ball Yards, and Monty Stratton: Chicago Baseball Movies

Cubs owner and first baseman pose in 1934 with … a goat. If only they had known.

Curse of the Billy Goat: An Adaptive Coping Strategy for Cubs Fans

in England in the 1950s.

Stories of the White Sox: Farrell, Lardner, and Algren

Pitcher from suburban Chicago played in the Hearst Sandlot Classic and in the major leagues with the Cubs from 1957-63.

When They Were Just Boys: Chicago and Youth Baseball Take Center Stage

with manager Zack Taylor on the St. Louis Browns’ bench in 1951.

The Peculiar Professional Baseball Career of Eddie Gaedel

Palmer House Stars

His departure from Boston and arrival on Chicago’s south side was one of 1981’s big stories.

Split Season 1981, Chicago Style

Already a legendary figure in New York before 1969, he guided the Mets from the depths to their first World Series championship.

If Gil Hodges Managed the Cubs and Leo Durocher the Mets in 1969, Whose “Miracle” Would it Have Been?

Veteran left-hander fell to just 4–13 in 1968, but remained one of the White Sox's top bats off the bench.

The Chicago White Sox, 1968–70: Three Years in Hell

“Big Ed” was the White Sox’ best pitcher from 1906 through 1912.

The ’67 White Sox: “Hitless” Destiny’s Grandchild?

White Sox southpaw ace in the mid-1960s led the AL in ERA in 1963 and 1966 and victories in 1964.

How Good Was the White Sox’ Pitching in the 1960s?

Mr. Cub: Ernie Banks

Minnie Minoso (TRADING CARD DB)

The Top 10 Chicago White Sox Games of the 1950s

Outfielder spent eight and a half years with the Chicago Cubs and became a fan favorite on the North Side.

Andy Pafko: Darling of the 1945 Cubs

In 1934, he played 23 games for the Boston Red Sox at age 21.

Mel Almada: The First Hispanic to Homer at Several Historic American League Stadia

White Sox Hall of Famer “completed more games than any other contemporary starter.”

Ted Lyons: 300 Wins—Closer with a Closer?

Chicago White Sox outfielder, circa 1926.

Bibb Falk: The Only Jockey in the Majors

shown with the Chicago Cubs, circa 1925–26.

Mike Gonzalez: The First Hispanic Cub