Today in White Sox History: March 14

Mar 14 2025 by South Side Sox

 
Fielder Jones, in 1905 both center fielder and manager of the White Sox. | Chicago Sun-Times/Chicago Daily News collection/Chicago History Museum/Getty Images

A double threat hops defects to the American League

1901

The White Sox welcomed another player as part of the exodus from the National League, center fielder Fielder Jones. Jones left the Brooklyn Superbas, where he was a solid regular, and blossomed into a star over eight years with the White Sox. Fielder’s 32.0 career WAR...

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