Today in White Sox History: July 23

Almost 31 when he made his major league debut, on this day 74 years ago Jim Rivera was purchased by the White Sox. Hy Peskin/Getty Images Although he was just two years into pro ball and already 29 years old, the White Sox took notice of the outstanding season Jim Rivera was having for the Seattle Rainers of the Pacific Coast League (he would win the PCL batting title and MVP, slashing .352/.420/.553 with 20 homers and 33 steals) and signed him.

He would not debut with the White Sox until 1952, but would play in 10 seasons on the South Side, and more than 1,000 games, totaling 6.0 WAR.

1968

Manager Al Lopez had an emergency appendectomy, and would miss 36 games. Les Moss took over while Lopez…