South Side Sox · Jul 14, 2021
Today in White Sox History: July 14
Does the fella on the right — Hall of Fame pitcher Red Faber — seem like a guy who’d steal second, third and home? Well, he did it, on this day, 106 years ago.1915
In a 6-4 win over the Athletics at Comiskey Park, pitcher Red Faber stole second, third and home in the contest. He’s one of only three Sox players to ever do this — and the only pitcher to pull it off.
1953
White Sox pitcher Billy Pierce started the All-Star Game in Cincinnati’s Crosley Field. Billy threw three innings, allowing only one hit. He got no-decision in the NL’s 5-1 win. Joining Billy in Cincinnati were teammates Chico Carrasquel (SS), Nellie Fox (2B), Ferris Fain (1B) and Minnie Miñoso (OF).
1979