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1 month ago
Chicago Cubs

Column: Bill Veeck boycotted both Chicago ballparks in the last year of his life. Here's why you shouldn't do the same.

Bill Veeck was a baseball innovator known for his eccentricities and creativity, leaving a lasting impact on the sport. [ more ]
South Side Sox
8 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Today in White Sox History: January 2

Chico Carrasquel made a major impact with the White Sox after his uncle, Alex Carrasquel, was traded for relief pitcher Luis Aloma who became Chico's English interpreter.
Bill Veeck, former owner of the White Sox, saved the franchise from being moved to Seattle and the Oakland A's relocating to the South Side. [ more ]
Yahoo Sports
1 month ago
Chicago Cubs

Column: Bill Veeck boycotted both Chicago ballparks in the last year of his life. Here's why you shouldn't do the same.

Bill Veeck was a baseball innovator known for his eccentricities and creativity, leaving a lasting impact on the sport. [ more ]
South Side Sox
8 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Today in White Sox History: January 2

Chico Carrasquel made a major impact with the White Sox after his uncle, Alex Carrasquel, was traded for relief pitcher Luis Aloma who became Chico's English interpreter.
Bill Veeck, former owner of the White Sox, saved the franchise from being moved to Seattle and the Oakland A's relocating to the South Side. [ more ]
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South Side Sox
9 months ago
Chicago White Sox

Today in White Sox History: December 10

Nellie Fox, a key player from the 'Go-Go' Sox era, was traded to the Houston Colt 45's in 1963.
Bill Veeck was allowed to buy the White Sox in 1975, after initially being turned down. [ more ]
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2 months ago
New York City

Pat Williams, Charismatic N.B.A. Executive, Is Dead at 84

Pat Williams, former NBA executive and motivational speaker, known for unorthodox marketing, died at 84 from viral pneumonia complications and battled multiple myeloma. [ more ]
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