February 17 in Chicago White Sox History: Frank Chance, signed as Chicago White Sox manager three months ago, resigns because of illness (1924)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On February 17 1924 — Frank Chance, signed as Chicago White Sox manager three months ago, resigns because of illness. Coach Johnny Evers is named acting manager until Chance returns, but the former Cubs star never recovers, and will die on September 24th. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIj

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