Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne casts the first ballot at City Hall to select a new White Sox uniform

On August 27, 1981, Chicago Mayor Jane Byrne casts the first ballot at City Hall to select a new White Sox uniform during a contest held by the team.
Photo credit: Davis Nystrom

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