I do a lot of research for the White Sox in my job for the Scoreboard. Those "Sox Almanac" items that scroll in the middle innings during games are the result of my work as are the "Sox Stumpers," visitor trivia, Sox Notes, Farm Notes and stats on the Jumbotron during at bats.

 

In my research, I stumbled across the attached note -- a fascinating look at when the White Sox gave Jackie Robinson a look-see.

 

I may have posted this last year but I think it is so interesting and gives a great glimpse into what baseball and the country was like at that time.

 

Anyway ... enjoy!

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Nice!

I have also read that the Sox held spring training in Pasadena in 1938 and played a team of local players, one of whom was Jackie Robinson. At that time Dykes said "If that kid was white, I'd sign him right now."