The “Hitless Wonders” Win the 1906 World Series!
On October 14, 1906, the Chicago White Sox defeated the Chicago Cubs in the first intracity World Series. In this blog post, CHM curatorial interns Abigail McGraw-Traster and Olivia Marr … Learn More
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Disco Demolition Night at Comiskey Park
July 2024 marks 45 years since the infamous “Disco Demolition Night” promotional event at a July 12, 1979, Chicago White Sox twilight doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers that erupted into … Learn More
Indoor Baseball in Chicago
With the city’s unpredictable Midwestern weather, Chicago’s outdoor athletes have had to get creative when it comes to staying active indoors. In this blog post, editor and content manager Heidi … Learn More
The Shooting of Eddie Waitkus
On June 14, 1949, former Chicago Cub Eddie Waitkus was shot at the Edgewater Beach Hotel by 19-year-old Ruth Ann Steinhagen in what is thought to be one of the … Learn More
“Holy Cow!”
Left: Caray in the bleachers at the White Sox’s Comiskey Park, October 1, 1981. ST-80004240-0013, Chicago Sun-Times collection, CHM; right: Caray greeting fans and Cubs baseball players and staff at … Learn More
Correcting the Record Books
On December 16, 2020, Major League Baseball (MLB) Commissioner Rob Manfred made big sports news with the announcement that the MLB had “elevated” seven professional Negro Leagues to major league … Learn More
Farewell to Comiskey Park, the Baseball Palace of the World
On September 30, 1990, the Chicago White Sox played their final game at Comiskey Park. Police guarding the field at the final game at Comiskey Park, Chicago, September 30, 1990. … Learn More
Remembering Mr. White Sox
On this date in 1951, the White Sox beat the St. Louis Browns 8–1 to win their 14th consecutive game—the second longest win streak in franchise history. In 1951, the … Learn More
A Century of Scandal
In this photo essay, take a look back at the events surrounding the infamous 1919 Black Sox scandal. The text is adapted from “Black Sox” by Robert I. Goler, which … Learn More
World Series Champs during World War I
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the White Sox winning the 1917 World Series, CHM historian Peter T. Alter looks back at the team and its activities within … Learn More