Today in White Sox History: January 20

Jan 20 2021 by South Side Sox

 
On this day 37 years ago, the White Sox picked up a Hall-of-Famer ... for free.

You’d be hard-pressed to find a day sporting two better transactions than this one

1965

Another big deal was pulled off by White Sox GM Ed Short to keep the franchise’s streak of winning seasons going. Chicago was part of a three-team trade with Cleveland and the Athletics. When all was said and done, the Sox parted with outfielders Jim Landis and Mike Hershberger, pitcher Fred Talbot and catcher Cam...

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