Today in White Sox History: May 2

The White Sox would make the World Series in 1919, but their home schedule would not begin until this day. | Transcendental Graphics/Getty Images

Comiskey Park finally sees a game in 1919

1901

The White Sox were part of the first forfeit in American League history. After the Detroit Tigers took a lead with five runs in the top of the ninth, rain began. White Sox players began stalling, hoping to have the game wash out and be called as of the last full inning played (the eighth), with the White Sox getting the win.

Umpire Tom Connolly

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