Today in White Sox History: January 7

Jan 8 2023 by South Side Sox

 
On this day, 31 years ago, Tom Seaver was elected to the Hall of Fame with a record 98.8% support.

Mostly good news, but overall a mixed bag with the Hall of Fame

?1983

Edwin Encarnacíon, who would grow up to one day be paid $12 million to hit .157 for -0.4 WAR on the 2020 White Sox, was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic.

1985

Former White Sox reliever Hoyt Wilhelm was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame, garnering 83.8% of the vote in his eighth year on the ballot. In the...

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