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Today in White Sox History: November 9

1908Roy Schalk, unrelated to White Sox Hall-of-Famer Ray but still with a distinctive playing career, was born, in Chicago. Schalk’s distinction was the enormous gap between his first and second seasons in the big leagues. While the 12 years between…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 12:47 AM
Today in White Sox History: November 9
Key Things to Know
  • The article chronicles significant historical events in Chicago White Sox history that occurred on November 9.
  • Ozzie Guillén was named American League Manager of the Year on this date in 2005.
  • Popular play-by-play broadcaster Jason Benetti departed the organization to join the Detroit Tigers in 2023.
The Story in 60 Seconds

South Side Sox compiled notable events from November 9 in Chicago White Sox history, highlighting historic milestones across multiple decades. Major entries include the 1908 birth of infielder Roy Schalk, Ozzie Guillén being named American League Manager of the Year in 2005 after winning the World Series, and the 2023 departure of broadcaster Jason Benetti to the Detroit Tigers.

Other historical moments featured include Cuban pitcher Norge Luis Vera surviving severe facial injuries in 2009, Toledo defeating Northern Illinois 31-24 at Sox Park in 2016, and outfielder Luis Robert Jr. finishing behind Kyle Lewis in the 2020 American League Rookie of the Year voting.

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