Today in White Sox History: February 15
Hands-down, the worst acquisition in White Sox history.
Hands-down: The worst acquisition in White Sox history.
1917
The White Sox, badly needing a competent first baseman, got Arnold“Chick” Gandil from Cleveland for $3,500. Gandil would go on to become the ringleader of the infamous “Black Sox” scandal in 1919.
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MARK LIPTAK
Mark Liptak is originally from Chicago and has been a White Sox fan since 1960. He and his wife Zoe reside in Pocatello, Idaho where he is the radio voice as part of Idaho State athletics in volleyball, football, women's basketball and softball.
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