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La Russa’s Controversy and White Sox History | Chicago White Sox News
Forty-four years ago, Tony La Russa’s young managerial tenure with the White Sox was thrust into controversy during the Hall of Fame Game — a rain-shortened 4-4 tie against the Mets that masked deeper struggles. Despite a rookie standout and a late-game rally, the team finished third in the division. Hall of Famers stepped in to defend La Russa as pressure mounted on ownership. This wasn’t the first time the Sox faced turmoil — back in 1921, the “Black Sox” scandal led to a lifetime ban despite court acquittals, crippling the franchise for decades. More recently, in 1990, Frank Thomas debuted…
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