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August 8, 1976: The Chicago White Sox make the long-awaited debut
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Stars and Strikes
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Jack Brohamer and MLB's only shorts-fueled homer
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Ken Griffey Jr. - Wikipedia
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Wilbur Wood - Wikipedia
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SEA@CWS: Sox booth talks about throwback jerseys
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Yankee Stadium's first winner: Sigel's Bob Shawkey
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The White Sox Shorts
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Dick Allen Hall of Fame: Who wears short shorts?
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WAMC Sports Report 8/11/23: No. 2 pick C.J. Stroud struggles in
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Bill and Mike Veeck family timeline