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The Chicago White Sox came first. (please read on)
The American League, (as an official part of Major League Baseball) was founded in 1901.
Two of the American League's original eight teams were The Chicago White Stockings and the Boston Americans.
The White Stockings won the very first A.L. pennant in 1901 and Chicago Tribune sports writers immediately shortened the name to 'White Sox' in the papers. The organization officially changed its name from White Stockings to White Sox for the 1904 season.
The Boston Americans didn't become The Red Sox until 1908. Therefore, the name White Sox came into existence at least four years BEFORE the name- Red Sox did.
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What was the first emblem for Boston Red Sox?
the first emblem of the Boston Red Sox was similar to the one they have now. it was two red socks with white heels and toes. there was no baseball saying "Boston Red Sox" in the back round
What years were sox in worldseries?
Which Sox, the Red Sox or the White Sox?
What player from Iowa played for the White Sox and the Red Sox in his career?
Carlton Fisk
How long has the Red Sox been playing?
The Red Sox had their first game in the American League in 1908.
Who was the Red Sox first Batting champ?
The first player from the Red Sox to win the American League batting title was Jimmie Foxx who hit .349 in 1938.
