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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Gerald Williams from Brewers

Photo credit should read STEVEN SCHAEFER/AFP via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1970 - Rico Carty injures his knee in a Dominican League game. The injury caused Carty to miss the entire 1971 season. 1997 - The Braves acquire outfielder Gerald Williams from the Brewers in exchange for Chad Fox. He will spend two seasons in Atlanta after the trade while hitting .286/.341/.475 with 27...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Josh Donaldson wins N.L. comeback player of the year award

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1968 - The Braves acquire infielderBob Aspromonte from the Astros in exchange for infielder Marty Martinez. Aspromonte was the last original Colt .45 on Houston’s roster. 1975 - Ted Turner enters into a tentative agreement to buy the Atlanta Braves. 2008 - The Braves acquire pitcher Javier Vazquez and Boone Logan from the White...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 25

Derrek Lee hits one over the fence | Photo by Scott Cunningham/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Derrek Lee arrives in one of the Cubs’ better trades, the Last Waltz, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorfu...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Freddie Freeman wins N.L. MVP award

Photo by John Adams/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1923 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielders Casey Stengel and Bill Cunningham as well as shortstop Dave Bancroft from the New York Giants in exchange for pitchers Joe Oeschger and Bill Southworth. 2015 - The Braves trade shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catcher Jose Briceno to the Angels in exchange for shortsto...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: November 12

On this day 44 years ago, Steve Stone got the honor of his baseball life. | Focus on Sport/Getty Images A former South Side hurler and future broadcaster caps off the season of his life 1920 As a response to the Black Sox scandal that saw members of the White Sox throw the World Series in 1919, baseball owners unanimously elected Kenesaw Mountain Landis as the first baseball commissioner. ...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 16

Happy birthday, Rodney Scott! | Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Rodney Scott! And other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various na...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 25
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• Today in White Sox History: November 12
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 16
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• Today in White Sox History: October 15

On this day a century ago, the White Sox and Giants left North America for Europe, and a 10th anniversary “world tour.” | Chicago Tribune Ten years after, the South Siders and Giants shove off again to Europe 1917 The White Sox won their second World Series title, beating the New York Giants four games to two. The score in the series clincher was also 4-2. Just two days after finishing the...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 13

Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Alec Mills’ finest hour, and more! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over the co...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 2

Happy birthday, Christian Bethancourt! | Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Pappas throws a no-no and other stories. Happy birthday to Christian Bethancourt! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseba...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 31

Ila Borders throws one out. | Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. The first rainout, the best record in baseball, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the l...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 24

Happy birthday, Stephen Souza Jr. | Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday wishes to Stephen Souza, Jr., and others, and more! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the l...2024
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• It’s time for the Royals to honor George Spriggs

Our only alumni The Royals have made some significant moves this spring, inducting Bo Jackson, John Schuerholz and Cedric Tallis into the team’s Hall of Fame. Now that Tallis has been inducted, I’ll need to find a new windmill to tilt at. Bringing attention to the Tallis oversight has been one of my main passions the last five years and I’m very happy for the Tallis family to see this long-overdu...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 5

Happy birthday, Bob Dernier! | Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. A good day for center fielders, several sad passings, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 2
Photo by Gary Leonard/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources, a little bit cheesy but nicely displayed. The Dodgers have bright yellow balls, Walter Johnson debuts, Thurman Munson and Vin Scully pass on, and many other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cub...2023
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"The contract extension will make Selig baseball’s second-longest-serving commissioner, behind only Kenesaw Mountain Landis."

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"Chandler succeeds Kenesaw Mountain Landis who passed away in 1944."

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"Responding to the publicity, Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis convenes a hearing on the matter, but dismisses all charges."

2020
"With a legacy that goes well beyond winning the award in both leagues, Robinson is an ideal choice to replace Kenesaw Mountain Landis."

2015
"Of course, a woman striking out two of the world's greatest hitters caused a stir through the larger sporting world—so much so that Commissioner of Baseball Kenesaw Mountain Landis voided her contract several days later, saying the sport was "too strenuous" for a woman."

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"He was elected commissioner in July 1998, and his time in charge is second only to that of Kenesaw Mountain Landis from 1920-44."

• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta acquires Gerald Williams from Brewers
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• This Day in Braves History: Josh Donaldson wins N.L. comeback player of the year award
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• This Day in Braves History: Freddie Freeman wins N.L. MVP award
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• Today in White Sox History: November 12
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 16
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• Today in White Sox History: October 15
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 13
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• Today in White Sox History: August 2

Even more incredible given he had no defensive players on the field behind him, Roy Patterson stretched the White Sox shutout streak to three on this day, 123 years ago. A third straight shutout keeps the South Siders safely in first 1901 A 7-0 win over Detroit made it three straight shutouts for the White Sox. The Tigers were the victims of all three whitewashes: Clark Griffith’s 2-0 win ...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers on his 40th birthday

Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports Braves Franchise History 1966 - The Atlanta Braves establish a major league record by winning their 18th consecutive game at home. The first 17 wins of the streak came in Milwaukee, the team’s home in 1965. 2011 - The Braves complete their first sweep of the Giants in San Francisco since 1998 with a 9-6 win in 10 innings. Nate McLouth delivers a two-run sing...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 24
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• Today in White Sox History: November 12
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 2
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 24
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 17

Happy birthday, Michael Hermosillo! | Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Michael Hermosillo! and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and v...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 12

Happy birthday, Bill Madlock! | Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Bill Madlock and others, the baseball draft is instituted, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the...2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 5
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• Baseball history unpacked, October 16

Happy birthday, Rodney Scott! | Photo by Ron Vesely/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Rodney Scott, and playoff stories galore. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and variou...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, August 2
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• Baseball history unpacked, March 8
Natal anniversary to the late Ryan Freel! | Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Not much happening on the Cubs front but plenty of other stories, including a no-hitter that ends in a tie. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 13
Kevin Foster had bad luck as a Cub. Today’s his birthday | Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Kevin Foster had bad luck as a Cub. Today’s his birthday, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past,...2023
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• It’s time for the Royals to honor George Spriggs
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 31
Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources, a little bit cheesy but nicely displayed. Happy birthday to Leon Durham, Mike Bielecki, and others, plus a plethora of good stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s co...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 18
Mr Cub | Photo by Louis Requena/MLB via Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Ernie Banks, Ron Cey, Kris Bryant, and more! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to ...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 13
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 23
Many Cub fans would like to forget him. Bob Howry | Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. Today’s feature was a Cub for three years and finished in 2010, which was the utterly forgettable part of his tenure. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a li...2022
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• Throwback Thursday: Female Ace Jackie Mitchell Strikes Out Babe Ruth
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: The Book on Outgoing Commissioner Bud Selig
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• Olney: Frank Robinson's name belongs on baseball's MVP trophy
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• This Day in Braves History: Chipper Jones homers on 40th birthday
Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1966 - The Atlanta Braves establish a major league record by winning their 18th consecutive game at home. The first 17 wins of the streak came in Milwaukee, the team’s home in 1965. 2011 - The Braves complete their first sweep of the Giants in San Francisco since 1998 with a 9-6 win in 10 innings. Nate McLouth delivers a two-run ...2023
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• Former MVP Dale Murphy thinks Frank Robinson's name should replace Kenesaw Mountain Landis' on trophies
Landis helped maintain segregation in baseball during his tenure as commissioner, but his name remains on the AL and NL MVP trophies...2020
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• Throwback Thursday: Female Ace Jackie Mitchell Strikes Out Babe Ruth
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• MLB MVPs want Kenesaw Mountain Landis' name removed from plaques
Landis was the first Major League Baseball commissioner and his tenure included 'documented racism,' according to an official MLB historian...2020
• Baseball history unpacked, December 30
Happy birthday, Sandy Koufax | Photo by Focus On Sport/Getty Images A thrice-weekly digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB factoids, gathered from reputable sources. The last edition for 2022. A rare non-Cub feature. Happy birthday, Sandy Koufax! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past,...2022
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• This Day in Braves History: Freddie Freeman named NL MVP

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images Braves Franchise History 1923 - The Boston Braves acquire outfielders Casey Stengel and Bill Cunningham as well as shortstop Dave Bancroft from the New York Giants in exchange for pitchers Joe Oeschger and Bill Southworth. 2015 - The Braves trade shortstop Andrelton Simmons and catcher Jose Briceno to the Angels in exchange for shortstop Erick Aybar and...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, January 17
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• Today in White Sox History: October 15
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 13
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• Today in White Sox History: August 2
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• Baseball history unpacked, May 31
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• Baseball history unpacked, April 24
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• It’s time for the Royals to honor George Spriggs
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• Today in White Sox History: March 12

During spring training 41 years ago today, Carlton Fisk hoped he could play a few more years. | Chicago Sun-Times Carlton Fisk hopes to play through his mid-30s 1921 All eight Black Sox (Joe Jackson, Eddie Cicotte, Lefty Williams, Swede Risberg, Fred McMullin, Chick Gandil, Happy Felsch and even Buck Weaver) were suspended for life by commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis. None will play i...2024
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• This Day in Braves History: Atlanta signs Ervin Santana

Photo by Juan Salas/Icon SMI/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Braves Franchise History 2014 - After injuries to Brandon Beachy and Kris Medlen, the Braves sign right-hander Ervin Santana to a one-year, $14.1 million deal. He will start 31 games and post a 3.95 ERA in 196.0 innings. MLB History 1921 - MLB Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis suspends eight members of the Chicago Whi...2024
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• This Day in MLB History: February 18

Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images MLB History 1909 - National League president Harry Pulliam takes a leave of absence due to health issues. League secretary John Heydler takes over. 1909 - The Red Sox trade 41-year old Cy Young to Cleveland for pitchers Charlie Chech, Jack Ryan and $12,500 in cash. 1922 - Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis resigns his federal judgeship i...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: January 19

Rip Radcliff, with teammate Zeke Bonura, was born on this day, 118 years ago. A future All-Star outfielder rips onto the scene 1906 Rip Radcliff, who wouldn’t make his MLB debut until age 28 but ended up with MVP votes in three subsequent season, was born in Kiowa, Okla. The left fielder played his first six seasons for the White Sox, finishing 16th in MVP voting in 1936 and 15th in 1937....2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 25
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• Today in White Sox History: November 12
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• Baseball history unpacked, September 2
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• It’s time for the Royals to honor George Spriggs
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• This Day in Braves History: Boston fires Casey Stengel

Braves Franchise History 1944 - The Boston Braves fire manager Casey Stengel as new owners Lou Perini, Guido Lugo and Joseph Maney take over the team. 1966 - Wisconsin State Circuit Court Judge Elmer W. Roller rules that the Braves must remain in Milwaukee or the National League must promise Wisconsin an expansion team for the 1966 season. MLB History 1927 - Commissioner Kenesaw Mountain Landis...2024
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• Today in White Sox History: January 19
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• Baseball history unpacked, December 11

Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Kosuke Fukudome arrives and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as they unfold over t...2023
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• Today in White Sox History: October 15

A crowd of White Sox fans follow their team’s progress during the 1917 World Series against the New York Giants, Peoria, Ill. The crowd look up towards the balcony of a saloon, where a scorekeeper updates the baseball diagram as telegraph reports came in. | Chicago History Museum/Getty Images One title — and one step closer to another 1917 The White Sox won their second World Series title...2023
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• Baseball history unpacked, July 31
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