Key Moments in White Sox History on April 10
Today in White Sox History: April 10
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On April 10, the Chicago White Sox experienced significant historical moments, including Moe Berg's trade in 1931 and Carlton Fisk's memorable return to Boston in 1981. The day also featured notable games, such as a dramatic 14-inning opener in 1959 and a 5-3 win against Detroit in 2006.
- 01Moe Berg was traded to Cleveland in 1931 after five seasons with the White Sox.
- 02Nellie Fox hit a two-run homer in the 14th inning to secure a win in the 1959 season opener.
- 03Carlton Fisk hit a three-run homer in his return to Boston in 1981.
- 04The White Sox suffered a franchise-record 10 straight losses to start the 1968 season.
- 05In 2006, the White Sox won against Detroit with all runs coming from home runs.
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April 10 marks several notable events in Chicago White Sox history. In 1931, catcher Moe Berg was traded to the Cleveland Indians after five seasons with the White Sox, finishing his time in Chicago with a -0.2 WAR. The 1959 season opener saw the White Sox defeat the Detroit Tigers 9-7 in 14 innings, highlighted by Nellie Fox's two-run homer. In 1981, Carlton Fisk made a triumphant return to Boston, hitting a three-run homer and leading the White Sox to a 5-3 victory. The 1968 season opener was grim for the Sox, as they were shut out 9-0 by the Cleveland Indians, marking the beginning of a franchise-record 10 consecutive losses. More recently, in 2006, the White Sox spoiled Detroit's home opener with a 5-3 win, powered by home runs from Joe Crede, Jim Thome, and Paul Konerko.
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