On August 8, 1976, the Chicago White Sox become the first team in major league history to wear short pants in a game. The White Sox debut their Bermuda shorts – the...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On August 7, 1971 , just a week into August, Vida Blue of the Oakland A’s wins his 20th game of the season. The hard-throwing left-hander shuts out the Chicago...
On August 6, 1998, legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse dies from cardiac arrest at the age of 82. The likeable Brickhouse began his broadcasting career in 1934, working for a radio station in...
On August 6, 1998, legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse dies from cardiac arrest at the age of 82. The likeable Brickhouse began his broadcasting career in 1934, working for a radio station in...
[adrotate banner=”49″] On August 6, 1959, White Sox lefty Billy Pierce and the Orioles P Billy O’Dell are even up 1 – 1 when Hoyt Wilhelm relieves in the 9th for Baltimore....
On August 6, 1998, legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse dies from cardiac arrest at the age of 82. The likeable Brickhouse began his broadcasting career in 1934, working for a radio station in...
On August 5, 1955, White Sox skipper Marty Marion gives future Hall of Fame second baseman Nellie Fox the day off, after Fox had played in 274 straight games. The next day,...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On August 4, 1993 — At Arlington Stadium, Chicago White Sox 3B Robin Ventura charges 46 year old Nolan Ryan after a pitch hits him in the 3rd inning. Ryan...
On August 4, 1985, At Yankee Stadium in front of 54.032 on “Phil Rizzuto Day” Tom Seaver of the Chicago White Sox beats the New York Yankees 4-1 and becomes the 17...
[adrotate banner=”49″] On August 4, 1910 — The Philadelphia Athletics’ Jack Coombs and Chicago’s Ed Walsh duel 16 innings to a 0 – 0 tie. Coombs gives up just three hits and...