[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 19, 1970, Hall of Fame catcher Ray Schalk dies at the age of 77 in Chicago,Illinois. An excellent defensive catcher, Schalk played in the 1917 and 1919 World...
On May 19, 1959, At Memorial Stadium, pitcher Billy O’Dell of the Baltimore Orioles hits a 120-foot home run against Billy Pierce of the Chicago White Sox . O’Dell’s “drive” hits the...
On May 18, 1956, Mickey Mantle hits home runs from both sides of the plate for the third time in his career, setting a major league record. Mantle’s day includes four hits...
On May 18, 1956, Mickey Mantle hits home runs from both sides of the plate for the third time in his career, setting a major league record. Mantle’s day includes four hits...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 17, 1912, historic Fenway Park in Boston is officially dedicated, as the Red Sox play host to the Chicago White Sox . Playing in front of an overflow...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 16, 1984, Carlton Fisk of the Chicago White Sox hits for the cycle in a game against the Kansas City Royals . In spite of Fisk’s history-making day,...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 16, 1969 — At Comiskey Park the Washington Senators play for the first time at Comiskey under Ted Williams, who told Epstein it was the toughest park for...
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...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On May 15, 1918, Walter Johnson pitches an 18-inning shutout against the Chicago White Sox . Johnson, the ace of the Washington Senators’ staff, outduels Claude “Lefty” Williams, 1-0, in...
On May 15, 1951, the Detroit Tigers acquire pitcher Bob Cain from the Chicago White Sox for pitcher Saul Rogovin. Cain will win 11 games for the Tigers in 1951, but will...