Today in White Sox History: January 2

Jan 2 2023 by South Side Sox

 
RIP, Bill Veeck.

Goodbye, to a beloved owner

1946

The White Sox buy pitcher Alex Carrasquel and shortstop Fred Vaughn from Washington. While Carrasquel would throw just three career games for the South Siders, his nephew Chico Carrasquel would make a major impact with the club. Interestingly, after acquiring Chico in 1949, the White Sox dealt away Uncle Alex for relief pitcher Luis Aloma — who would also act as Chico’s English interpreter.

1951

Both Jim Essian and Royle Stillman...

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