May 16 in Chicago White Sox History: Chicago White Sox pitcher Tommy Byrne hits a game-winning grand slam in the ninth inning (1953)

On May 16, 1953, White Sox pitcher Tommy Byrne who was a decent hitting pitcher would be called upon by skipper Paul Richards to pinch hit in the 9th inning vs. the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium with the bases loaded and two out for Vern Stephens. The Sox were trailing 3-1. On a full count, Byr

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