This Day In Sox History...May 7

[Lip Man 1]

May 7, 1989 - Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the start of construction on the new Comiskey Park across the street from the original stadium which was built in 1910. Dignitaries from the state, city and White Sox franchise were on hand for the occasion.

 

May 7, 1991 - Sammy Sosa became the first Sox player with a ‘walk off’ home run at new Comiskey Park when he beat Milwaukee with a blast in the 12^th inning. The final score was 2-1. Sosa hit his game winner off Brewers relief pitcher Mark Lee leading off the frame.

 

May 7, 1999 – Sox outfielder Carlos Lee homered in his first at bat in the Major Leagues. Lee connected off the A’s knuckleballer Tom Candiotti. It came in the second inning at home in the Sox 7-1 win. He became the first White Sox player to ever accomplish this feat.

 

[South Side Hit Men]

May 7, 2023 - White Sox fans have become so apathetic about the team, a game thread was not created for the first time in Soxtalk history.

(Less than an hour until gametime, I swore off creating new threads until the Sox have a new GM and perhaps new Owner. Regime Change Begins at Home).