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Chicago White Sox Baseball Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 season. Be there live to see the White Sox play some great games this season and be a part of the baseball tradition this year. There are many great games to see including competitive AL Central games and much more.
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Chicago White Sox Baseball Facts
- The Chicago White Sox are a professional baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. They are a member of Major League Baseball (MLB) and compete in the American League Central division.
- The White Sox were established in 1901 as one of the original eight charter franchises in the American League. They are often referred to as the "South Siders" due to their location on the south side of Chicago.
- The White Sox have won three World Series championships, capturing titles in 1906, 1917, and 2005. The 2005 championship was particularly notable as it ended the team's 88-year championship drought, which was the second-longest in MLB history at the time.
- Comiskey Park, the White Sox's home stadium from 1910 to 1990, was one of the oldest ballparks in MLB. The stadium was known for its unique features, including a hand-operated scoreboard and its distinct design. In 1991, the team moved to Guaranteed Rate Field, formerly known as U.S. Cellular Field and then as Comiskey Park II.
- The White Sox have a rich history of innovation. In 1901, they introduced the concept of the "pinch hitter," a substitute batter who takes the place of another player during his turn at bat. The idea was devised by White Sox owner Charles Comiskey.
- "Shoeless" Joe Jackson, an iconic figure in baseball history, played for the White Sox from 1915 to 1920. Jackson was a talented outfielder known for his exceptional batting skills. He was one of the players banned from baseball due to the 1919 Black Sox scandal.
- The White Sox have had several notable pitchers in their history, including Hall of Famers such as Ted Lyons, Hoyt Wilhelm, and Tom Seaver. Additionally, the team has produced strong pitching staffs, such as the 2005 team that featured Mark Buehrle, Freddy García, José Contreras, and Jon Garland.
- The White Sox have a cross-town rivalry with the Chicago Cubs, known as the "Crosstown Classic." The rivalry intensified when both teams reached the World Series in 2005 and 2016, creating excitement among Chicago baseball fans.
- In 1977, the White Sox introduced "Disco Demolition Night" as a promotional event during a doubleheader game. The event took an unexpected turn when the field was stormed by fans after the demolition of disco records, resulting in the game's cancellation due to safety concerns.
- The White Sox made history on July 23, 2020, when they became the first MLB team to play a game without fans in attendance due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The game took place at Guaranteed Rate Field against the Cleveland Guardians and was played with cardboard cutouts of fans in the stands.