The article recounts significant moments in Chicago White Sox history through various seasons. In 1960, impactful trades reshaped the team's roster, exchanging promising players for Roy Sievers, which brought immediate output but relinquished potential stars like Earl Battey and Don Mincher. The 1982 season faced a historic snow-out for Opening Day, delaying the season's start, while the 1983 season began with challenges but culminated in a division championship, showing resilience. Each season's story reflects both triumphs and setbacks in the team’s competitive history.
"Sievers gave the Sox good output, averaging 27 home runs, 92 RBIs and a .295 batting average in two seasons. He had a 21-game hitting streak in 1960, and made the All-Star team in 1961."
"Battey, who cried when he was told he was traded, may have won the Sox the pennant in 1964, 1967 or both just by himself..."
"One of the most highly-anticipated Opening Days in franchise history ... was snowed out! The Sox were set to host Boston, and the organization was expecting a crowd of around 50,000."
"The Sox would drop all three games to the Rangers, but rebounded to win 99 games and take the division by a record 20 games."
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