(N)opening Day-- Part 1: This Year, But April 24, 1901, A Sox Win

Well, yesterday was the opening day for Major League Baseball.  But, it wasn't and you-know-why.

Remember last year when we had all those season openers and regular games cancelled because of bad weather.  Bring back those good old days.

From the March 27, 2020, Chicago Tribune by Chris Boghossian.

Well, here's a trip back to season openers of yore.

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CHICAGO WHITE SOX

THE FIRST TIME

April 24, 1901

It was the first official American League game and the first in franchise history.  The White Sox beta the Cleveland Blues 8-2 at South Side Park.  The Sox finished 85-53-1 to win the AL pennant under manager/pitcher/outfielder Clark Griffith, who also won 24 games and hit .303.

What?  A pitcher who can hit?

I Want Him On MY TEAM!!  Wait, the Sox Are My Team.  --Cooter