FIRST SAVE FOR GOOSE

1972: Rookie Rich Gossage notched the first of his 310 career saves in the White Sox 2-1 triumph of the Red Sox before 11,857 at Comiskey Park. Gossage, appearing in his 11th big league game, earned the save with three shutout innings which included two strikeouts.

 

SOX WIN GAME, LOSE POPCORN MACHINE

1974: The White Sox used a three-run fifth to overtake the Boston Red Sox in an 8-6 win over the Red Sox before 15,173 at Comiskey Park in a game that was delayed 70 minutes when a popcorn machine in the right field stands caught fire causing fans to flee for safety. Bill Melton scored the tying run on an error and Jorge Orta forced home Ron Santo with the go-ahead run to make a winner out of Jim Kaat, who was making a rare appearance out of the bullpen.

 

SOX PICK HAROLD

1977: The White Sox used the top overall pick in the draft to select Harold Baines, who went on to have a brilliant career on the South side.

 

BTW, some of these are displayed on the left field board three times during home games

 

 

Wow Jorge orta, could hit a ton, but couldn't catch a cold in the field, still remember reading that Harry Carey line from the 70's when orta dropped a pop-up.... (Harry voice) he lost it in the sun.... How can he Lise it in the sun!!! He's from Mexico!!!!