legendary Nancy Faust’s organ who entertained fans for more than 3,000 White Sox is purchased by Red Sox organist Josh Kantor

legendary Nancy Faust’s organ who entertained fans for more than 3,000 White Sox is purchased by Red Sox organist Josh Kantor

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The organ, played by the legendary Nancy Faust who entertained fans at Old Comiskey Park and the U.S. Cellular Field for more than 3,000 White Sox home games over 41 seasons, is purchased by Red Sox organist Josh Kantor, who grow up in Chicago listening to her renditions of Na Na Hey Hey Goodbye and Take Me Out to the Ballgame. The iconic instrument was put up for bid by the team during their annual holiday charity auction at U.S. Cellular Field.

Kansas City Royals coach Tom Gamboa is attacked by two fans

Kansas City Royals coach Tom Gamboa is attacked by two fans

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On September 19, 2002, Kansas City Royals coach Tom Gamboa is attacked by two fans while he stand sin the first base coaches box at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The drunken fans, a father-son duo, charged onto the field from the lower deck stands behind first base and tackled the unsuspecting Gamboa, who was knocked…

Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers play the longest doubleheader by time in major league history

Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers play the longest doubleheader by time in major league history

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[wpedon id=165747] On May 24, 1995, the Chicago White Sox and Texas Rangers play the longest doubleheader by time in major league history. The teams split the twin bill, which lasts seven hours and 39 minutes. By the end of the second game, only a few hundred fans remained at Comiskey Park. Chicago wins the…

Bo Jackson of the Chicago White Sox hits a home run in his first at-bat after coming back from hip replacement surgery.

Bo Jackson of the Chicago White Sox hits a home run in his first at-bat after coming back from hip replacement surgery.

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At Comiskey Park, Bo Jackson of the Chicago White Sox hits a home run in his first at-bat after coming back from hip replacement surgery. The White Sox, however, lose to the Yankees, 11 – 6.

Robin Yount hits for the Cycle in 16-2 blowout of White Sox

Robin Yount hits for the Cycle in 16-2 blowout of White Sox

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  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,…

Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive games
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Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles becomes the first player in major league history to switch-hit home runs in two consecutive games

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  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…

Greg Luzinski becomes the first player to park three home runs onto the roof at Comiskey Park

Greg Luzinski becomes the first player to park three home runs onto the roof at Comiskey Park

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Greg Luzinski becomes the first player to park three home runs onto the roof at Comiskey Park, connecting off Boston’s Oil Can Boyd in a 6 – 2 Chicago victory. Jimmie Foxx and Ted Williams each accomplished the feat twice.

Minnie Minoso scores on pass ball to 6-1 win

Minnie Minoso scores on pass ball to 6-1 win

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On July 14 1961, With Juan Pizarro at bat, Yankees pitcher Rollie Sheldon covers the plate after unleashing a wild pitch. Minnie Minoso slides in safely avoiding the tag after catcher Elston Howard recovered the ball and threw back to home. Sheldon will then toss another wild one to Pizarro that will allow Sox backstop…

Major League Baseball Season Recap 1950

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Major League Baseball Season Recap 1950 World Series – New York Yankees AL over Philadelphia Phillies NL 4 games to 0 World Series MVP – Babe Ruth Award – Ferry Coleman Awards – Major League Cy Young Award Cy Young Award National League Cy Young Award American League MVP Awards – NL Kim Konstanty AL Phil Rizzuto Major League Rookie…

Ted Williams fractures Elbow in first network televised an All-Star Game

Ted Williams fractures Elbow in first network televised an All-Star Game

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On July 11, 1950, network television broadcasts an All-Star Game for the first time in history and it is also the first-ever extra-inning All-Star Game. Making a leaping, off-the-wall catch of a Ralph Kiner drive in the 1st inning, Ted Williams fractures his left elbow in the All-Star Game at Chicago. Remaining in the game,…