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Q: How did the Chicago White Sox get their name?
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Why are the Chicago sox called White Sox?

The Chicago White Sox received their name after the white stockings that the players wore; in fact, in 190, the team shortened their name from White Stockings to White Sox, as the local newspapers had shortened it for headline-writing purposes.


What Chicago White Sox player has the first name of Luke?

Luke Appling


What is Alejandro De Aza's number on the Chicago White Sox?

Alejandro De Aza is number 30 on the Chicago White Sox.


What two major league baseball teams are found in Illinois?

The Chicago cubs and Chicago white sox


Which came first the White Sox or Red Sox?

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.


What is Gordon Beckham's number on the Chicago White Sox?

Gordon Beckham is number 15 on the Chicago White Sox.


How many wins did the Chicago White Sox have in 2006?

In 2006, the Chicago White Sox had a 90-72 record.


What is Leury Garcia's number on the Chicago White Sox?

Leury Garcia is number 28 on the Chicago White Sox.


How many wins did the Chicago White Sox have in 2008?

In 2008, the Chicago White Sox had an 89-74 record.


What is Adam Dunn's number on the Chicago White Sox?

Adam Dunn is number 44 on the Chicago White Sox.


What is Adam Eaton's number on the Chicago White Sox?

Adam Eaton is number 1 on the Chicago White Sox.


What is Adrian Nieto's number on the Chicago White Sox?

Adrian Nieto is number 17 on the Chicago White Sox.