South Side Sox · May 26, 2025
Today in White Sox History: May 26
On this day 15 years ago, clown umpire Joe West ejected Mark Buehrle (right) after he tossed his glove to the ground, exasperated after two balk calls.1959
White Sox owner Bill Veeck was always good for a crazy stunt, but this one topped the cake. Before a game hosting Cleveland and in front of 40,018 fans, four little people dressed up as Martians “landed” at Comiskey Park (via helicopter) and “captured” Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio.One of the Martians was 3´7´´ Eddie Gaedel.
Terms were discussed for releasing the two Sox players when the Martian leader (Gaedel) said, ”Don’t bother taking me to your leader [Veeck], I’ve already met him.”