South Side Sox · Jul 7, 2021
Today in White Sox History: July 7
Harold Baines didn’t just look fly in his 1982 duds, but clubbed three homers on this day 39 years ago, as part of an all-time great week for him.1959
White Sox pitcher Early Wynn started the first of the two All-Star Games played, this one in Pittsburgh. Wynn, who’d go on to take the Cy Young that season and win 22 games, went three innings, allowing one run. He didn’t get a decision in the NL’s 5-4 win.
Other Sox representatives in the game included Luis Aparicio (SS), Nellie Fox (2B), Sherm Lollar (C) and Billy Pierce (P).
1964
White Sox manager Al Lopez, in charge of the AL All-Stars, saw a former player ruin his afternoon.