Chicago White Sox: A Colorful Legacy of Ownership

Learn about the Chicago White Sox, an iconic baseball team with a fascinating history. Discover how Veeck’s investing group took charge, acquiring 80% ownership from John Allyn on December 16, 1975. Explore the dynamic era under Veeck’s ownership, and delve into the team’s unforgettable moments that have shaped their storied journey in the world of baseball

Read more about the article Nellie Fox Night Shenanigans

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Nellie Fox Night Shenanigans

Post author:Thomas Baldrick
Post published:October 17, 2022
Post category:Chicago White Sox MLB

Whoa Nelly! Can you still hear legendary sportscaster Keith Jackson shouting those words after a great play on the field? Bill Veeck shared that same excitement for his Nellie Fox…

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Read more about the article Celebrating Roland Hemond

Jay Hemond speaking of his Dad, Roland. Tony LaRussa in the front row..

Celebrating Roland Hemond

Post author:Thomas Baldrick
Post published:September 6, 2022
Post category:Chicago White Sox MLB

Celebrating Roland Hemond is widely welcomed by people in professional baseball, including of course, Mike Veeck. It is such an easy thing to do. And so justified and worthwhile.This is…

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Read more about the article Bill Veeck’s Exploding Scoreboard

Bill Veeck’s Exploding Scoreboard

Post author:Thomas Baldrick
Post published:August 17, 2022
Post category:Bill Veeck Chicago White Sox

More people were afraid of seeing his ugly, war-torn right leg. Meanwhile, Bill Veeck’s exploding scoreboard was the "Frankenstein's Monster" of his own making. Yet, Chicago White Sox fans loved…

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