White Sox pitcher Stan Bahnsen shuts out the Indians, 2 – 0, but gives up 12 hits while doing it, two shy of the record in a shutout.

White Sox pitcher Stan Bahnsen shuts out the Indians, 2 – 0, but gives up 12 hits while doing it, two shy of the record in a shutout.

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On June 21, 1973 Chicago White Sox pitcher Stan Bahnsen shuts out the Cleveland Indians, 2 – 0, but gives up 12 hits while doing it, two shy of the record in a shutout. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ [jetpack_subscription_form title=”Join the Community” subscribe_text=”We bring you cool stories about the game, players, ballparks and the people that shaped the game!”  subscribe_button=”Join us!” show_subscribers_total=”1″]…

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Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox becomes the first American League pitcher to bat in a game since the designated hitter

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On June 20, 1973, Cy Acosta of the Chicago White Sox becomes the first American League pitcher to bat in a game since the designated hitter rule went into effect. Acosta comes to bat after DH Tony Muser moves to first base in place of Dick Allen. Acosta strikes out in his one at-bat, which…

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Chicago White Sox hurler Wilbur Wood picks up his 12th and 13th wins of the season

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On May 28, 1973, At White Sox Park – Chicago White Sox hurler Wilbur Wood picks up his 12th and 13th wins of the season. The knuckleballer earns the win in the completion of a suspended game against Cleveland, a 21 inning extra-inning affair, Wood pitched the final 5 innings allowing just 2 hits in…

Chicago White Sox first baseman Dick Allen signs the richest contract in baseball history-a three-year deal worth $250,000 per season.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Dick Allen signs the richest contract in baseball history-a three-year deal worth $250,000 per season.

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On February 27, 1973, Chicago White Sox first baseman Dick Allen signs the richest contract in baseball history-a three-year deal worth $250,000 per season. Allen won the American League’s MVP Award in 1972 after leading the league in home runs, RBIs, and slugging percentage.  

Chicago White Sox and Oakland A’s set a major league record by combining to use 51 players

Chicago White Sox and Oakland A’s set a major league record by combining to use 51 players

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On September 19, 1972, In a 15-inning contest with Chicago, the A’s set an extra-inning record by using 30 players, including six second basemen and 10 pinch-hitters. Together the two clubs use 51 players, another record. Oakland still loses, 8 – 7. The A’s also establish a record by using every one of their 30 available…

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Ken Holtzman and first baseman Mike Epstein wear black armbands on the sleeves of their uniforms to pay respect to the 11 Israeli Olympic athletes who were killed yesterday by terrorists in Munich

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A’s southpaw Ken Holtzman and first baseman Mike Epstein wear black armbands on the sleeves of their uniforms to pay respect to the 11 Israeli Olympic athletes who were killed yesterday by terrorists in Munich. The action taken by the Jewish players, affirming the importance of their faith, is well received by the club, with Reggie Jackson wearing an armband in solidarity, along with skipper Dick Williams being fully supportive of the symbolic gesture made by the Oakland teammates.

Ted Simmons, who has been playing all season without a signed contract, signs a new contract with the St. Louis Cardinals

Ted Simmons, who has been playing all season without a signed contract, signs a new contract with the St. Louis Cardinals

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  July 24, 1972 – Ted Simmons, who has been playing all season without a signed contract, signs a new contract with the St. Louis Cardinals. The team claim the signing, reportedly for two years at $35,000 per year, when the Federal Pay Board exempted athletes from wage controls. Whether the owners fear a possible…