Chicago White Sox

Cover of Justice Batted Last featuring Ernie Banks and Minnie Minoso

Reading Baseball: The integration of Chicago baseball

Pete Peterson

A new book out this spring highlights the breaking of the color barrier by the Chicago White Sox and Cubs in the 1950’s.

The ten original inductees gathered at the grand opening of the Baseball Hall of Fame on June 12, 1939. Front row, L-to-R: Eddie Collins, Babe Ruth, Connie Mack, and Cy Young. Back row: Honus Wagner, Grover Cleveland Alexander, Tris Speaker, Napoleon Lajoie, George Sisler, and Walter Johnson.

Sports & Recreation

Reading Baseball: In praise of the White Sox

Pete Peterson

The Chicago White Sox set a record with 121 losses in 2024.

History

Reading Baseball: Bicentennial

Brad Palmer

Illinois' bicentennial year in 2018 features plenty of celebrations.In this bicentennial edition of Reading Baseball, Pete Peterson recounts how Chicago's…

History

Reading Baseball: Chicago and St. Louis Baseball 100 Years Ago

Brad Palmer

The Houston Astros just won their first World Series championship, dethroning the defending champion Chicago Cubs.In this edition of Reading Baseball,…

Sports & Recreation

Reading Baseball: St. Louis vs. Chicago History

Brad Palmer

Many in the region were paying close attention to the recent playoff series between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs.In his latest edition of…