StatManDu Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 THIS DATE IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: NOVEMBER 27TH For more, see www.whitesoxalmanac.com 1938: A career on the come was derailed when White Sox pitcher Monty Stratton injured his leg in a hunting accident in Texas. According to Rich Lindberg’s definitive book on White Sox history, “Who’s On Third?” Stratton’s .32 callibre automatic pistol discharged as he put it back into his holster after shooting a rabbit. The bullet pierced a femoral artery, which cut off the leg’s circulation. The 26-year-old Stratton crawled a half-mile where he called his wife, Ethel. The leg could not be saved and – despite what Lindeberg called some “heroic attempts to come back” – Stratton’s career was over. The accident and subsequent comeback, which included a May 1, 1939 benefit game at Comiskey Park which attracted 25,594, was made into a movie. “The Stratton Story” starred Jimmy Stewart, June Allyson and former Sox manager Jimmy Dykes and was released in 1949. Stratton, who died in 1982, won 15 games in both 1937 and 1938. He went 36-23 with a 3.71 ERA in 70 games (62 starts) for the White Sox between 1934 and 1938. 1951: The White Sox and St. Louis Browns swung an eight-player deal that brought catcher Sherm Lollar to the Southside. Sox general manager sent pitcher Dick Littlefield, infielder Joe DeMaestri, catcher Gus Niahros, first baseman-outfielder Gordon Goldsberry and outfielder Jim Rivera to St. Louis for Lollar, pitcher Al Widmar and infielder Tom Upton. Lollar gave the White Sox unprecedented stability and production behind the plate into the early 1960s. This trade was an absolute steal for White Sox GM Frank Lane. None of the players he gave up made an impact with St. Louis. Lane got Rivera back in a July 28, 1952 swap with the Browns which only cost the Sox Jay Porter and Ray Coleman. 1961: The White Sox said goodbye to the popular Minnie Minoso for the second time in four years by trading him to the St. Louis Cardinals for first baseman Joe Cunningham. This wasn’t the last the White Sox would hear from Minoso. After brief stints with the Cards in 1962 and Senators in 1963, Minnie returned to the Sox for 30 games in 1964 and then set decade records with appearances for the 1976 and 1980 Sox. The 1961 deal was a goodie for the Sox and general manager Ed Short. While Minnie was having a hard time staying in the lineup in St. Louis, Cunningham hit .295 with eight homers, 70 RBIs and 101 walks while leading A.L. first basemen with a .994 fielding percentage for the 1962 Sox. 1981: The White Sox sent center fielder Chet Lemon to the Detroit Tigers for slugging outfielder Steve Kemp. Lemon was a solid contributor for the Sox, making the All-Star team in 1978 and 1979. but had his spats with management. He went on to have a stellar career with the Tigers and was a key contributor to their 1984 World Series title team. Kemp had a solid 1982 campaign with the Sox, hitting .286 with 19 homers and 98 RBIs but he became a free agent after the season and signed with the Yankees. Kemp’s 1982 campaign on the Southside proved to be the zenith of his career. The left-handed hitter never came close to matching the numbers he put up with the 1982 Sox. 2001: The White Sox traded third baseman Herbert Perry to the Texas Rangers for a player to be named later. The White Sox received pitcher Corey Lee, who never pitched for them, 20 days later. Perry was the starting third baseman on the Sox 2000 A.L. Central Division championship team. His penchant for the big hit and his affable personality made him a fan favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 I got "Who's on Third" for Christmas when I was 14 - it's an awesome read for fans with a detailed history of our beloved Sox. Lots of pictures, too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StatManDu Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 I got "Who's on Third" for Christmas when I was 14 - it's an awesome read for fans with a detailed history of our beloved Sox. Lots of pictures, too! The greatest book on the White Sox written by the man with the greatest store of knowledge on the Sox. My favorite book of all time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.