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Today in White Sox History: November 5

1892 Yam Yaryan was born, in Knowlton, Iowa. While he played in just two MLB seasons (1921-22), both with the White Sox, the catcher was a 20-season minor-leaguer and a legendary slugger. He appeared to have ended his active career…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 4:41 PM
Today in White Sox History: November 5
Key Things to Know
  • November 5 marks several historic Chicago White Sox milestones spanning from 1892 to 1993.
  • In 1976, the White Sox lost five players in the American League expansion draft.
  • Ron Schueler was named Chicago's senior vice president of MLB operations on this date in 1990.
The Story in 60 Seconds

South Side Sox chronicles key events in Chicago White Sox franchise history that occurred on November 5 across several decades. Highlights include the 1892 birth of slugger Yam Yaryan, an AL lease secured at Sportsman's Park in 1901, and the loss of five players in the 1976 AL expansion draft.

Later milestones include Ron Schueler being hired to lead baseball operations in 1990 following the dismissal of Larry Himes. Additionally, in 1993, the White Sox declined Bo Jackson's 1994 contract option following a hitless ALCS performance.

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