South Side Sox · May 29, 2022
Today in White Sox History: May 29
It was a really sweet day, finally, for Howie Judson, 72 years ago.1950
Entering the game having lost 15 straight games (14 in 1949, one already in 1950), Howie Judson gets the win in relief as the White Sox defeat St. Louis, 12-8.
Though Judson finished 1950 with a 2-3 record, his 1.8 WAR was by far the best of his seven seasons in the major leagues.
1956
The White Sox purchased pitcher Gerry Staley from the Yankees. Staley would become one of the top relief pitchers in the league by 1959, helping the Sox win the pennant. That season, he went 8-5 with a 2.24 ERA and a league-leading 15 saves. His teammate, Turk Lown, also had 15 saves.
In 1960, Staley would make the All-Star team.
1982