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Today in White Sox History: October 31

1937 Ed Arthur Walsh, son of White Sox legend Ed Walsh, died of rheumatic fever after falling into a coma at his childhood home in Meriden, Conn. He was just 32 years old. Quite obviously, the younger Walsh would never…

By Brett Ballantini · South Side Sox

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 8:27 PM

Key Things to Know

The article reviews notable events in Chicago White Sox franchise history that occurred on October 31.
On October 31, 2024, the White Sox officially hired Will Venable as their 44th manager.
The White Sox bought out third baseman Yoan Moncada for $5 million on October 31, 2024.

The Story in 60 Seconds

South Side Sox reviewed major October 31 franchise milestones, highlighted by the 2024 hiring of Will Venable as the 44th manager in team history. On that same date in 2024, the Chicago White Sox bought out third baseman Yoan Moncada's contract for $5 million rather than paying him $25 million for the 2025 campaign.

Other historical franchise moments featured include the tragic 1937 death of pitcher Ed Walsh Jr. at age 32, Wilbur Wood narrowly finishing second to Gaylord Perry in the 1972 AL Cy Young voting, and Sports Illustrated highlighting Scott Podsednik on its cover following Game 2 of the 2005 World Series.

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