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Every White Sox fan knows about the 1959 American League champions and the most recent 2005 World Series champions, but there’s so much more a fan must learn in order to be a true Sox follower. The White Sox have kept South Siders on the edge of their seats for several seasons throughout their illustrious history.
White Sox Essential: Everything You Need to Know to be a Real Fan by Lew Freedman delves into anything and everything you could possibly want to know about one of baseball’s oldest franchises. No true Sox fan should be without this fact-filled reference guide to the South Side’s beloved team.
White Sox Essential covers the greatest and most disappointing moments in all of the White Sox captivating history such as Shoeless Joe Jackson, the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, the Comiskey family, the air raid sirens, the South Side Hitmen, Disco Demolition Night, Carlton Fisk and many more South Side memories.
White Sox Essential also includes trivia, top ten lists, interesting tidbits and facts, biographies of dozens of players who wore the White Sox uniform and scores of statistics and stories. Fans can sharpen their Sox expertise with questions such as:
> What year was the White Sox best season in their division during the 1940s?
> Who holds the record for most strikeouts by a White Sox pitcher in a single game?
> How many White Sox players were Sporting News postseason all-stars in 1959?
> Who replaced Carlton Fisk as the White Sox starting catcher in 1992?
> What White sox player hit grand slams in two consecutive innings in 1995?
> Who was the winningest White Sox pitcher in 2005, and how games many did he win?
If you’re looking for a handy reference for milestones in Chicago White Sox history or an accessible tool to stump your friends, then look no further. White Sox Essential is what every true fan craves.
About the Author
Lew Freedman is a member of the Chicago Tribune sports staff and has been following Major League Baseball for more than 40 years. The former sports editor of the Anchorage Daily News, Freedman has interviewed Ted Williams, Barry Bonds, and Willie Mays and is the author of 27 books.