1947In a game played later in the year than any NFL game ever, the Chicago Cardinals won the NFL title 28-21 over time. Philadelphia Eagles in Comiskey Park. The club went 9-3 this season, one in which they remained unbeaten at home 5-0 (yes, only five home games, seven away, including the final four weeks […]
1890Harry Grabinerthe White Sox’s first and longest-serving general manager, was born in Chicago. He was an employee of the team for forty years and literally rose from peanut salesman to vice president. Grabiner served under three Comiskey owners: Karel, J. LouisAnd Elegance. Back then, “general manager” wasn’t really a standalone position, so Grabiner was the […]