Ok South Side fans, find out how die hard you really are! Test your knowledge of Chicago White Sox history!
1. Who did the White Sox defeat in the first official American League Game on April 24, 1901?
A. Detroit
B. Cleveland
C. Philadelphia
D. New York
2. Who was the first Sox hitter to win the American League home run crown?
A. Dick Allen
B. Richie Zisk
C. Ron Kittle
D. Bill Melton
3. Who threw the only perfect game in White Sox history?
A. Charlie Robertson
B. Ed Walsh
C. Ted Lyons
D. Joel Horlen
4. Which White Sox pitcher did NOT start the All-Star Game?
A. Wilbur Wood
B. Mark Buehrle
C. Esteban Loiaza
D. Early Wynn
5. His two home runs started the Sox 2005 post-season run with a bang as the team defeated Boston 14-2 in Game 1 of the ALDS?
A. Paul Konerko
B. AJ Pierzynski
C. Scott Podsednik
D. Aaron Rowand
6. Who did Tony LaRussa replace when he was hired as White Sox manager in 1979?
A. Bob Lemon
B. Chuck Tanner
C. Don Kessinger
D. Larry Doby
7. On May 9, 1984, which Sox player homered to end a 25-inning two-day marathon win over the Milwaukee Brewers?
A. Harold Baines
B. Greg Walker
C. Tom Paciorek
D. Carlton Fisk
8. Who holds the team record for longest hitting streak at 28 games?
A. Luke Appling
B. Al Simmons
C. Carlos Lee
D. Frank Thomas
9. His number 9 was retired in 1983.
A. Ted Lyons
B. Nellie Fox
C. Luis Aparicio
D. Minnie Minoso
10. How many saves were recorded by Bobby Thigpen in his record-setting 1990 season?
A. 45
B. 47
C. 52
D. 57
11. Which Sox player once hit two grand slams in a game?
A. Robin Ventura
B. Frank Thomas
C. Dick Allen
D. Moose Skowron
12. The Sox clinched their 1993 divisional title behind a key home run from what player?
A. Darrin Jackson
B. Bo Jackson
C. Ron Jackson
D. Joe Jackson
13. On April 27, 2000, which player hit for the "natural" cycle with a single in the 1st, double in the 2nd, triple in the 3rd, and homer in the 8th?
A. Ray Durham
B. Carlos Lee
C. Jose Valentin
D. Magglio Ordonez
14. Who hit a home run in the 14th inning to help the White Sox to a 7-5 win in Game 3 of the 2005 World Series?
A. Willie Harris
B. Scott Podsednik
C. Geoff Blum
D. Tadahito Iguchi
15. Which of these White Sox players did NOT win the American League Most Valuable Player Award?
A. Frank Thomas
D. Jermaine Dye
16. Which of these pitchers started three All-Star Games for the Sox and has his number 19 retired?
A. Billy Pierce
B. Ted Lyons
C. Joel Horlen
D. Ed Walsh
17. Name this Hall of Fame second baseman who hit .331 in his 12 years with the White Sox.
B. Eddie Collins
C. Nellie Fox
D. Johnny Evers
18. Which manager holds the career record for wins with the White Sox?
A. Al Lopez
B. Tony LaRussa
C. Eddie Stanky
D. Jimmy Dykes
19. Who hit two home runs to lead the Sox to an 11-0 Game 1 win over the Dodgers in the 1959 World Series?
A. Al Smith
B. Ted Kluzewski
C. Jim Landis
D. Sherm Lollar
20. What team did the White Sox beat to win the 1917 World Series?
A. Cincinnati Reds
B. Brooklyn Dodgers
C. New York Giants
D. Pittsburgh Pirates
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