1925 Shortstop Hervey McClellan, who made his White Sox debut in 1919 and played five seasons with the team after that, died at 30, of cancer. The defensive ace first felt ill on April 27, 1924, when he nearly passed…
South Side Sox chronicles key franchise events occurring on November 6 throughout Chicago White Sox history. Notable milestones include the 1925 death of 30-year-old shortstop Hervey McClellan from stomach cancer, and the 1935 retirement of 43-year-old pitcher "Sad" Sam Jones following a 22-season career.
Additional historical transactions highlighted include the 1943 purchase of first baseman Hal Trosky from Cleveland, a 1976 trade sending Hugh Yancy to Cincinnati for Tom Spencer, and the 2009 trade that acquired Mark Teahen from the Kansas City Royals for Josh Fields and Chris Getz.
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