Today in White Sox History: January 22

Jan 22 2021 by South Side Sox

 
White Sox public relations director Ed Short shows off the team’s new road uniform on Jan. 22, 1960.

Yep, another groundbreaking move by Bill Veeck

1960

The White Sox introduced the first Major League Baseball jersey that had a player’s name on the back. It was the brainchild of owner Bill Veeck. At first the name was only on the road jersey, but over time, teams would have names on the backs of both road and home uniforms.

1996

The White Sox dealt minor leaguers Charles Poe and...

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