April 3 in Chicago White Sox History: Bo Jackson returns to baseball (1991)

On April 3, 1991, the Chicago White Sox sign injured free agent outfielder Bo Jackson to a one-year contract worth $700,000. The Kansas City Royals had released Jackson on March 15, citing his inability to play baseball due to a football-related hip injury.

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