Chicago White Sox: A History of Woe
A Look Back at the South Side's Struggles
From the Black Sox to the Current Day
The Chicago White Sox have a long and storied history, but it's not always been a happy one. In recent years, the team has been mired in a cycle of losing, and there seems to be no end in sight. But how did the White Sox get to this point? Let's take a look back at some of the key moments in the team's history.
The White Sox were founded in 1901, and they quickly became one of the most successful teams in the American League. They won their first World Series in 1906, and they went on to win another in 1917. However, the team's fortunes began to decline in the 1920s, and they hit rock bottom in 1919 when they were involved in the Black Sox scandal. Eight White Sox players were accused of throwing the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds, and they were all banned from baseball for life.
The White Sox eventually recovered from the Black Sox scandal, but they never regained their former glory. They won another World Series in 1959, but they have not won one since. In recent years, the team has been mired in a cycle of losing, and they have not had a winning season since 2012. The 2023 season was particularly disastrous, as the White Sox finished with a record of 79-83.
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