Chicago White Sox Trivia

1. The 2010 American League Chicago White Sox franchise began it all in 1901 when the American League first began. What was the team name in that 1901 season?

From Quiz Memories of the White Sox

Answer: White Sox

The White Sox and the Detroit Tigers were the only American League teams to go through the entire 20th Century without changing their team name. The White Sox also won the American League's first pennant in 1901. The Chicago White Stockings, often confused with this American League White Sox franchise, played in the National League from 1876-1889. That franchise was later known as the NL Chicago Cubs.

From Quiz The Go-Go Sox

Answer: Cleveland Indians

The Chicago White Sox finished the 1959 season to win their first pennant in 40 years. The New York Yankees suffered a rare off-year, going only 79-75 for a third-place finish in the standings. The Tigers ended up in fourth place with a record of 76-78. Baltimore finished in sixth position at 74-80.

From Quiz Chicago White Sox: 100 Years

Answer: Ed Walsh

"Big" Ed Walsh was one the most dominant pitchers in baseball in the early 20th century. He finished with 195 wins in his career and is the all time career leader in ERA. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1946.

From Quiz The Original Comiskey Park

Answer: 1910

The first game was played at Comiskey on July 1, 1910.

From Quiz Chicago White Sox

Answer: 1906

The White Sox defeated the Cubs 4-2.

From Quiz Memories of the White Sox

Answer: 2005

It would take three World Series appearances after 1917 before they took another crown. It was a 2005 four games to none win over the Houston Astros. The MVP was Chicago's Jermaine Dye. The other seasons listed, the White Sox more than 100 games in those seasons.

From Quiz The Go-Go Sox

Answer: Al Lopez

Al Lopez is one of the greatest managers in Chicago White Sox history. From 1957 to 1965, he led the Sox to nine consecutive winning seasons, including the 1959 A.L. pennant. Overall, Lopez won 1410 games in his managerial career. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977. Dykes was the Tigers' skipper in 1959, Richards led the Orioles, and Elliott would manage the Kansas City A's in 1960.

From Quiz Chicago White Sox: 100 Years

Answer: Ray Schalk

Although he only had a .253 career batting average and 12 career home runs, Ray Schalk became a hall of famer in 1955. He was widley regarded as the best defensive catcher of his day.

From Quiz The Original Comiskey Park

Answer: St. Louis Browns

The Browns won the opener 2-0, with Barney Pelty out pitching Ed Walsh.

From Quiz Your Chicago White Sox!

Answer: Comiskey Park

Named after Charles Comiskey, the White Sox played there from 1911-1990 before playing at Comiskey Park II. Southside Park is where the franchise began playing their games in 1901.

From Quiz Memories of the White Sox

Answer: Ed Walsh

Only Walsh and Jack Chesbro won 40 games in a season during the entire 20th Century. Walsh went 40-15 in 1908 with the White Sox, retired with 195 wins, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1946. Chesbro went 41-12 in 1904 with the New York Highlanders (later Yankees). He was also inducted into the hall in 1946. The others never played for the White Sox.

From Quiz The Go-Go Sox

Answer: Sherm Lollar

Sherm Lollar is one of the best catchers in White Sox history. He was their backstop from 1952 to 1963 and was selected six times to represent the Pale Hose in the All-Star game. During the 1959 season, Lollar batted .265, hit 22 home runs and had 84 RBIs. For his career, Lollar belted 155 home runs. Al Smith was second to Lollar with 17 home runs for the 1959 Go-Go Sox. Norm Cash would later play with the Detroit Tigers.

From Quiz Chicago White Sox: 100 Years

Answer: Johnny Mostil

Johnny Mostil was among the best outfielders of the American League in the 1920s. Tragically, he attempted suicide during spring training of 1927. He would return later in the season.

From Quiz The Original Comiskey Park

Answer: Green

The cornerstone was laid on St. Patrick's Day 1910 and, in honor of the large Irish community, was painted green. It would remain that way for 40 years before it was painted white.

From Quiz Your Chicago White Sox!

Answer: 1906

In 1906, the White Sox won it all by defeating crosstown rival Chicago Cubs 4 games to 2. Managed by Fielder Jones, the White Sox had a balanced ballclub with no stars. Not one starter hit over .280 in the season. 1917 would see the ballclub win their last World Series of the 20th century.

From Quiz Chicago White Sox

Answer: Albert Belle

Albert Belle had 152 RBIS in 1998.

From Quiz Memories of the White Sox

Answer: 1959

It would not be until 1959 with second baseman Nellie Fox before the White Sox were represented with the MVP Award. The White Sox had some great players over the past, but were in competition with names such as Ty Cobb, Walter Johnson, Lou Gehrig, Jimmie Foxx, Joe DiMaggio, and others. The White Sox have had a host of some fantastic players, but still finished runner-up to the MVP Award. Some of the White Sox players who were runner-up for the MVP Award were Ed Walsh in 1911 to Ty Cobb, Ed Walsh again to Tris Speaker in 1912, Eddie Collins in 1923 to Yankee Babe Ruth, Eddie Collins again in 1924 to the Senators Walter Johnson, Johnny Mostil to George Burns of the Indians in 1926, Luke Appling in 1936 to Lou Gehrig of the Yankees, and a host of other great White Sox players.

From Quiz The Go-Go Sox

Answer: Luis Aparicio

Luis Aparicio led the American League nine straight seasons (1956-64) in stolen bases. He was known for his speed and his slick fielding ability. During his career, Aparicio stole 506 bases. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1984. Jim Landis was second to Aparicio in stolen bases for the 1959 Sox, swiping 20 bags.

From Quiz Chicago White Sox: 100 Years

Answer: Luke Appling

"Old Aches and Pains", Luke Appling was a rare bright spot for the Pale Hose in the 1930s. 1936 was Appling finest season, as he led the league in hitting and drove in 128 runs. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1964.

From Quiz The Original Comiskey Park

Answer: 4

The White Sox played three series at Comiskey; 1917 when the White Sox defeated the New York Giants 4-2, 1919 in the infamous Black Sox scandal series when the Cincinnati Reds won 5-3; 1959 when the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the White Sox 4-2. The Chicago Cubs played their 1918 World Series against the Red Sox at Comiskey, with Boston winning in six games.

From Quiz Your Chicago White Sox!

Answer: No player did it

Albert Belle was the only White Sox player to come close. He hit 49 in 1998. Frank Thomas' highest total was 43 dingers in 2000, and 41 in 1993.

From Quiz Memories of the White Sox

Answer: 1919

Key members of the team decided that they weren't being paid enough when it came time to represent the American League in the World Series in 1919 against the Cincinnati Reds. Gamblers along with key players from the White Sox, including Eddie Cicotte and Joe Jackson were fingered after the fact, then suspended from baseball for life in 1920. The Reds won the series five games to three. Many have wondered what might have been with Joe Jackson, being one of the greatest players in the history of the game.

From Quiz The Go-Go Sox

Answer: 24

Early Wynn was a hard-throwing, mean-spirited pitcher who finished his career with 300 victories. He pitched with the White Sox from 1958 to 1962. In 1959, Wynn had a record of 22-10, and he also won a World Series game against the Dodgers. Ol' number 24 was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972. Billy Pierce wore uniform number 19, Bob Shaw was number 35, and Gerry Staley was number 21 for the White Sox.

From Quiz Chicago White Sox: 100 Years

Answer: Ted Lyons

The 45-year old hurler returned to the White Sox after 3-year layoff. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1955.

From Quiz The Original Comiskey Park

Answer: 3

The very first all-star game was played at Comiskey in 1933, with the AL winning 4-2. The second was played there in 1950 with the NL winning 4-3 in 14 innings, and the third and final all-star game took place there in 1983, when the AL broke an 11-game losing streak by defeating the NL 13-3, in a game featuring Fred Lynn's grand slam home run.

From Quiz Your Chicago White Sox!

Answer: Luke Appling

Luke hit the .388 in 1936, breaking the team record of Joe Jackson who hit .382 in 1920. Eddie Collins also hit .372 in 1920. After 20 seasons with the White Sox, Appling retired with a lifetime batting average of .310.

From Quiz Chicago White Sox

Answer: Ted Lyons

Ted Lyons won 260 games as a member of the White Sox franchise.

From Quiz Memories of the White Sox

Answer: White Sox

Ozzie was a White Sox shortstop from 1985-1997. Guillen was the 1985 AL Rookie of the Year. He signed as a free agent with the Orioles in 1998, then with the Braves, and finally with the Devil Rays in 2000, all via free agency. He wore the number 13 throughout his playing career. In 2005, he won the AL Manager of the Year Award. Ozzie never played for any of the other teams listed.

From Quiz The Go-Go Sox

Answer: Jim Landis

Jim Landis, appropriately enough, wore uniform number 1. He was one of the best defensive outfielders in the Major Leagues from 1957 to 1965, recording 2927 putouts in his career. Landis played with the White Sox from 1957 to 1964 and won five Gold Gloves. He was a member of the 1962 A.L. All-Star team.

From Quiz Chicago White Sox: 100 Years

Answer: Nellie Fox

Nellie hit .306, and played a remarkable second base. Luis Aparicio and Early Wynn finished second and third in the voting, respectively.

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