The White Sox name Jeff Torborg to replace Jim Fregosi as the team’s manager. Chicago’s new skipper, who will be named the American League Manager of the Year in 1990, will see his club finish second twice during his three-year tenure in the Windy City, before leaving the team for a short-lived position managing the Mets.
1988 – Pitching the 9th inning for his 40th save, Jeff Reardon becomes the first pitcher to save 40 games in both leagues as the Twins defeat the White Sox, 3 – 1. The Dalton, Massachusetts native also saved 42 games for the Expos in 1985.
June 12, 1988 – Milwaukee Brewer Centerfielder Robin Yount hits for the cycle‚ leading Milwaukee to a 16-2 rout of the White Sox. Longtime teammate Paul Molitor leaves the game after going 3-3 with a walk in the 6th, Molitor had a double. triple and single. The duo went 7-7 and scored 6 runs, driving…
On October 4, 1987 future hall of famer Reggie Jackson singles in his last at Bat off Bobby Thigpen in the top of the 8th. The White Sox will win the game 5-2. Video
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page In the bottom of the 3rd inning of the August 16, 1987 game against the Chicago White Sox at Exhibition Stadium, he successfully stole second base, and the throw from the catcher Carlton Fisk went into center field. However,…
July 27, 1987 top of the 4th inning at Comiskey Park Chicago White Sox outfielder Ivan Calderon climbs the fence in left to rob Alan Trammell of a home run.  Cal Deron’s grab preserves the 1-0 lead at the time. It doesn’t save the day though as the Tigers will win 4-1 behind Frank Tanana….
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On May 9, 1987, At Comiskey Park, 18,000 fans got to see some history as future hall of famer Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two…
On April 20, 1987, the Milwaukee Brewers win their 13th consecutive game to start the season, matching the Atlanta Braves of 1982 for the best start in major league history. Future Hall of Famer Robin Yount drives in the game-winning run in the seventh inning, as the Brewers defeat the Chicago White Sox, 5-4…
Joe Cowley walks seven batters and gives up a run, but the White Sox right-hander no-hits the Angels at Anaheim Stadium, 7-1. The 28 year-old Kentuckian will become the first pitcher in major league history never to win another game after tossing a no-hitter when he is released by the Phillies next season.
September 7, 1986 The Chicago White Sox release George Foster and his career is over. Foster had been released himself to make room on the roster for former Met All-Star Lee Mazzilli. George’s release coincided with his comments claiming that his loss of playing time in 1986 was racially motivated, despite the fact he had…
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