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In Memoriam

Amidst dismay over the White Sox, Chicago sports fans get a reminder of true greatness

Both in games, and in life

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Life and Baseball, according to Chico Johnson

A love letter to my dad, who taught me to love baseball

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In Memoriam: The White Sox We Lost in 2023

A southpaw star, long-distance slugger, popular broadcaster and beloved scout were among our dearly departed

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Why Humber’s perfect game means so much to me

A wink from beyond helps seal a perfect game

Dave Wills shares his love for the White Sox in this 2004 interview

Mark Liptak’s Q&A reveals a lifelong passion for baseball — and the South Side

Dave Wills, 1964-2023

A Chicagoan who got his start with the White Sox, and went on to even better things

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Dave Nicholson, 1939-2023

The author of one of baseball’s most storied homers, and a slugging centerpiece of the winningest stretch in White Sox history, has passed away at 84

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Ray Herbert, 1929-2022

A 20-game winner and All-Star on the South Side, our tribute comes in the form of a detailed Q&A from the archives

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Gary Peters, 1937-2023

Our tribute to the Rookie of the Year and dominant 1960s pitching force comes in the form of an extended Q&A

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In Memoriam: The White Sox We Lost in 2022

An amazing rookie, some Juice, some ace arms and an important right-hand woman were among our dearly departed

Ken Frailing, 1948-2022

Though brief in impact, still a notable White Sox figure

Bob Locker, 1938-2022

Blessed with a devastating wipeout sinker, the righthander was a sneaky-great reliever in White Sox history

Joe Horlen, 1937-2022

As a tribute to the White Sox pitching great, we present an exhaustive Q&A about his time in Chicago.

Tommy Davis, 1939-2022

While playing just one disappointing season on the South Side, his 18 years in the bigs featured some amazin’ peaks.

Pete Ward, 1937-2022

As a tribute to the Rookie of the Year winner with the White Sox, here’s a detailed Q&A about his time in Chicago.

Julio Cruz, 1954-2022

The catalyst of the Winning Ugly division winners has died.

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In Memoriam: The White Sox We Lost in 2021

A Cy Young winner, two one-game wonders, and an amazing executive are among the dear departed this year.

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Roland Hemond, 1929-2021

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Roland Hemond: A Look Back at 1977

For the first time, we’re running the GM’s look back at the storied season, in his own words.

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LaMarr Hoyt, 1955-2021

The ace of the Winning Ugly White Sox, gone too soon.

Eddie Robinson, 1920-2021

The slugger hit for average and power, and lived another 70 years after his debut with the White Sox.

Dick Tidrow, 1947-2021

Key piece of the Winning Ugly White Sox was a legendary executive and pitching mentor

Juan Pizarro, 1937-2021

The scintillating southpaw had his best seasons on the South Side

In memoriam: The White Sox we lost in 2020

A current Hall-of-Famer, future enshrinee, beloved radio voice, and SSS staff member left us during this uniquely horrible year

Dick Allen remembered …

Our all-time great slugger is feted by the White Sox who played with him

A tale of two Bat Days

On this saddest of days, we honor White Sox legend Dick Allen

RIP, Little Jimmy

Longtime SSS writer and reader James Osborn passed away late last month