White Sox history highlights for June 20 include doubleheader losses

On June 20, the Chicago White Sox experienced notable events throughout their history. In 1959, they dropped both games of a doubleheader against the Boston Red Sox, falling to fourth place with a 33-30 record after a five-game losing streak. Conversely, the 1926 matchup against the New York Yankees set a record for the largest crowd at Comiskey Park with 43,000 fans, where the Sox won 4-3. In 1945, a brawl occurred in St. Louis, but the Sox won that game 4-1. Other incidents included a 1973 plate appearance by Cy Acosta, the first AL pitcher in the designated hitter era, and an on-field altercation in 1980 involving Al Cowens and Ed Farmer. Lastly, in 1986, Jerry Reinsdorf made the controversial decision to fire manager Tony La Russa.

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