White Sox history highlights for June 18 include key trades and home runs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:21 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
On June 18, the Chicago White Sox made headlines over the years with notable events. In 1903, the team traded Cozy Dolan and Tom Daly to the Reds for George Magoon, who performed poorly. In 1933, the White Sox drew a crowd of 53,398 for a doubleheader against the Yankees, splitting the games. Eddie Gaedel, famous for his unique stature and pinch-hitting for the St. Louis Browns, was found dead on June 18, 1961. The year 2000 marked the first 7-0 road trip in White Sox history with a 17-4 victory over the Yankees. On this date in 2019, Eloy Jiménez hit a crucial two-run home run against the Cubs, securing a 3-1 victory for Chicago. In 2023, Lance Lynn's impressive performance occurred without specifying a result.
- •1903: White Sox trade Cozy Dolan for George Magoon
- •1933: White Sox host record crowd against Yankees
- •1961: Eddie Gaedel found dead in Chicago
- •2000: White Sox complete first 7-0 road trip
- •2019: Jiménez hits two-run homer against Cubs
- 3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Today in White Sox History: June 18
"In a loss for great nickname lovers everywhere, the South Siders ship Cozy Dolan off to Cincinnati
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