South Side Sox · Jun 25, 2024
Today in White Sox History: June 25
On this day 62 years ago, the White Sox tried to kick-start their season with Charlie Maxwell.1953
White Sox manager Paul Richards was regarded as one of the smartest people ever to lead a baseball team.
With the Sox going for a series sweep of New York and leading 4-2 in the ninth inning, Richards brought in pitcher Harry Dorish to relieve Billy Pierce. Only Richards didn’t remove Pierce from the game — he moved him to first base! After Dorish faced two hitters, Pierce was brought back to the mound to end the game — which he did, getting Johnny Mize to hit into a force out and then striking out pinch-hitter Bill Renna.