Ron Hansen and Tim Cullen become the first players to be traded for each other twice in the same season
Ron Hansen and Tim Cullen become the first players to be traded for each other twice in the same season
Hoyt Wilhelm breaks Cy Youngs record for appearances with 907
On July 24, 1968, Hoyt Wilhelm of the Chicago White Sox appears in the 907th game of his career, breaking Cy Young’s record for most appearances. The future Hall of Famer pitches a scoreless inning of relief and picks up a no-decision in Chicago’s 1-0 loss to the Oakland A’s. he 45 year-old knuckleballer, who…
Jim Northrup of the Detroit Tigers sets a major league record by hitting his second grand slam of the week and ties a record by hitting his third slam of the month
On June 29, 1968, Jim Northrup of the Detroit Tigers sets a major league record by hitting his second grand slam of the week and ties a record by hitting his third slam of the month (Rudy York, May 1938),. Northrup’s latest grand slam accounts for almost of the Tigers’ run in a 5-2 win…
Pitcher Bo Belinsky is sold to the Chicago White Sox
1968 – Pitcher Bo Belinsky is sold to the Chicago White Sox. Having already left spring training to get engaged to former Playmate of the Year Jo Collins, Belinsky refuses a minor-league assignment in Oklahoma City preferring Honolulu where the Sox have their AAA affiliate.
The Chicago White Sox send shortstop Ron Hansen to the Washington Senators in 5 player deal
The Chicago White Sox send shortstop Ron Hansen and pitchers Dennis Higgins and Steve Jones to the Washington Senators in exchange for infielder Tim Cullen and pitchers Bob Priddy and Buster Narum.
The Mets obtain Tommy Ageefrom the White Sox
The Mets obtain Tommy Agee, the 1966 Rookie of the Year, and utility infielder Al Weis from the White Sox in exchange for Buddy Booker, Tommy Davis, Jack Fisher, and Billy Wynne. New York’s newest additions will both play a pivotal role in the team’s 1969 World Championship season.
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire future Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning from the Philadelphia Phillies
Pittsburgh Pirates acquire future Hall of Fame pitcher Jim Bunning from the Philadelphia Phillies
The White Sox reacquire SS Luis Aparicio in 6 player deal
The White Sox reacquire SS Luis Aparicio, with OF Russ Snyder and 1B/OF John Matias, from Baltimore for pitchers Bruce Howard and Roger Nelson and IF Don Buford.
Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators play the longest night game in major league history
On June 12, 1967, the Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators play the longest night game in major league history. The 22-inning marathon lasts six hours and 38 minutes before Senators catcher Paul Casanova delivers a game-winning single in the bottom of the 22nd inning.
Rick Monday. Kansas City’s 21-year-old rookie standout, was struck in the face by a pitch in the first inning
June 3, 1967, Rick Monday. Kansas City’s 21-year-old rookie standout, was struck in the face by a pitch in the first inning by Gary Peters of the White Sox and was carried off the field bleeding from inside the mouth. X-rays revealed no fractures, and he is expected to be ready to return to action…
