1920 For a few days, the White Sox were members of the National League. With many owners dissatisfied with the National Agreement (governing the game, the majors, the minors, and all baseball commerce), 11 clubs hatched a plan to form…
South Side Sox chronicles significant Chicago White Sox events occurring on November 8 across franchise history. In 1920, the White Sox briefly joined the National League amid ownership disputes before baseball established Kenesaw Mountain Landis as commissioner. Other milestones highlighted include the 1940 birth of sign-stealing coach Joe Nossek and the 1977 departure of slugger Richie Zisk via free agency to the Texas Rangers.
Later milestones include the 1999 U.S. House of Representatives resolution honoring Shoeless Joe Jackson for his career. Additionally, on this date in 2000, Chicago manager Jerry Manuel was named American League Manager of the Year by the BBWAA after guiding the club to a 95-win regular season and an AL Central division title.
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