Free agent Richie Zisk, formerly of the Chicago White Sox, signs a 10-year $2.3 million contract with the Texas Rangers
1977 – Free agent Richie Zisk, formerly of the Chicago White Sox, signs a 10-year $2.3 million contract with the Texas Rangers.
Jack Brohamer becomes the first White Sox player since Ray Schalk in 1922 to hit for the cycle
1977 – Jack Brohamer becomes the first White Sox player since Ray Schalk in 1922 to hit for the cycle as Chicago whips the Mariners, 8 – 3. Brohamer also adds a double.
Lamar Johnson sang the National Anthem
June 19, 1977. At Comiskey Park on Fathers Day, Before the first game of a double header, Lamar Johnson sang the National Anthem and then hit 2 home runs and a double (the only 3 hits in the game for the Sox) as the White Sox beat the Oakland A’s, 2-1. Wilber Wood picks up…
Bucky Dent acquired by Yankees
On April 5, 1977, the New York Yankees acquire shortstop Bucky Dent from the Chicago White Sox for outfielder Oscar Gamble, pitcher Lamarr Hoyt and a minor leaguer. Dent will solidify New York’s middle infield and help the Yankees reach the World Series in 1977 and ’78.
Mary Shane is hired by the Chicago White Sox as the first woman TV play-by-play announcer.
1977 – Mary Shane is hired by the Chicago White Sox as the first woman TV play-by-play announcer.
Chicago White Sox hire Mary Shane the first woman to do television play-by-play in major league history
On January 3, 1977, the Chicago White Sox announce the hiring of Mary Shane, who will become the first woman to do television play-by-play in major league history. Shane will team with two colorful personalities, Harry Caray and Jimmy Piersall, for 20 broadcasts during the 1977 season. Shane will not return in 1978.
Pittsburgh Pirates traded outfielder Richie Zisk and pitcher Silvio Martinez to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for pitchers Goose Gossage and Terry Forster
On December 10, 1976 the Pittsburgh Pirates traded outfielder Richie Zisk and pitcher Silvio Martinez to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for pitchers Goose Gossage and Terry Forster. Martinez was a minor leaguer at the time while the other three were just one year away from free agency. By 1978 none of the four…
Minnie Minoso participates in his fourth major league decade
ON September 11, 1976– After not playing in a Major League Baseball game for 12 years, 53 year old Minnie Minoso will have 3 plate appearances as a DH for the Chicago White Sox vs. the California Angels at Comiskey Park, Frank Tanana held him hitless but it will make him one of only a handful…
Chicago White Sox become the first team in major league history to wear short pants in a game
Chicago White Sox become the first team in major league history to wear short pants in a game
Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck opens training camp in Sarasota, Florida, but participation is limited to non-roster players because of the ongoing lockout.
1976 – Chicago White Sox owner Bill Veeck opens training camp in Sarasota, Florida, but participation is limited to non-roster players because of the ongoing lockout.
