April 1, 200719 yr THIS DATE IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: APRIL 1ST COULDN’T HE HAVE PLAYED HOOPS IN CHICAGO??? 1962: The White Sox pitcher Dave DeBusschere, better known for his basketball prowess, out of the University of Detroit. The 6-foot-6 right-hander was an All-American hoopster but a $75,000 bonus got him to put his name on a Sox contract. DeBusschere went 10-1 in the Sally League in 1962. DeBusschere was up and down with the Sox in 1962 and showed big league potential in 1963 when he fired a six-hit shutout against Cleveland on Aug. 13. The Detroit Pistons wanted DeBusschere so badly they made him player-coach at age 24, prompting him to give up baseball. HERRMANN SENT PACKING 1975: The White Sox traded popular catcher Ed Herrmann tothe New York Yankees for minor leaguers Ken Bennett, Terry Quinn, Fred Anyzeski and John Narron. The trade, which was prompted by a salary-demand of $32,000, ended Herrmann’s seven-year career on the Southside. The highlight of Herrmann’s stay came in 1974 when he was named to the American League All-Star team. For the rest of the day plus a Sox Stumper visit www.whitesoxalmanac.com
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