1946 Future White Sox owner (and current Cleveland owner) Bill Veeck has his right foot amputated. Veeck had suffered a grievous injury to his leg while serving in the South Pacific in World War II, and complications from that injury…
South Side Sox reviewed major franchise milestones occurring on November 1 throughout Chicago White Sox history. Highlights include pitcher Mark Buehrle earning his third consecutive Gold Glove Award in 2011, and franchise icon Luke Appling announcing his retirement from baseball in 1950 after a standout 20-year career on the South Side.
Additional historical events on this date include future team owner Bill Veeck having his right foot amputated in 1946 due to World War II injuries. The article also documents Dave Duncan being named pitching coach in 1982, the official 2016 naming rights transition to Guaranteed Rate Field, and the 2018 trade acquiring Manny Bañuelos.
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