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1949 Chicago White Sox (Franchise Encyclopedia: 1948/1950)
63-91, Finished 6th in American League
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Scored 648 runs, Allowed 737 runs. Pythagorean W-L: 68-86
Managed by Jack Onslow

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Attendance: 937,151 (5th of 8)
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Franchise Encyclopedia: 1949 Stats / Schedule / Transactions (1948/1950)

Transactions listed are from November 1 of previous year to April 1 of the following year.

November 10, 1948

Traded Aaron Robinson to the Detroit Tigers. Received Billy Pierce and $10,000.

Tod Davis drafted by the Philadelphia Athletics in the 1948 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Gene Markland from the Boston Braves in the 1948 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Max Surkont from the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1948 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Don Wheeler from the New York Giants in the 1948 rule 5 draft.

November 15, 1948

Drafted Rocky Krsnich from the New York Yankees in the 1948 minor league draft.

Dick Lane selected by the Cincinnati Reds in the 1948 minor league draft.

Sold Taffy Wright to the Philadelphia Athletics.

November 22, 1948

Traded Joe Haynes to the Cleveland Indians. Received Joe Tipton.

November 24, 1948

Drafted Bill Higdon from the Philadelphia Phillies in the 1948 minor league draft.

December 14, 1948

Traded Jim Delsing to the New York Yankees. Received Steve Souchock.

1949

Tommy Giordano received from the Pittsburgh Pirates in an unknown transaction.

Signed Alex Grammas as an amateur free agent.

Returned George Genovese to the Hollywood (PCL) after expiration of minor league working agreement.

Returned Jim Hughes to the Hollywood (PCL) after expiration of minor league working agreement.

January 17, 1949

Purchased Bill Bevens from the New York Yankees.

January 26, 1949

Tony Lupien selected by the Detroit Tigers off waivers.

March 28, 1949

Returned Bill Bevens to the New York Yankees following previous purchase.

April 15, 1949 (Standings)

Sold Ralph Weigel to the Washington Senators.

April 17, 1949 (Standings)

Sold Gene Markland to the Detroit Tigers.

May, 1949 (Standings)

Bob Cain received from the New York Giants in an unknown transaction. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

May 7, 1949 (Standings)

Traded Don Kolloway to the Detroit Tigers. Received Earl Rapp.

May 11, 1949 (Standings)

Purchased Clyde Shoun from the Boston Braves.

May 16, 1949 (Standings)

Purchased Ed Klieman from the New York Yankees.

June 2, 1949 (Standings)

Traded a player to be named later, Jerry Scala, and cash to the Oakland (PCL). Received a player to be named later and Catfish Metkovich. The Oakland (PCL) sent Jerry Scala (June 11, 1949) to the Chicago White Sox to complete the trade. The Chicago White Sox sent Earl Rapp (June 11, 1949) to the Oakland (PCL) to complete the trade.

June 8, 1949 (Standings)

Purchased Chuck Kress from the Cincinnati Reds for $40,000.

June 15, 1949 (Standings)

Selected Bobby Rhawn off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

June 27, 1949 (Standings)

Signed Gus Keriazakos as an amateur free agent.

July, 1949 (Standings)

Tommy Giordano sent to the New York Yankees in an unknown transaction. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

July 12, 1949 (Standings)

Sold Al Gettel to the Washington Senators.

July 13, 1949 (Standings)

Purchased Eddie Malone from the Chicago Cubs.

July 21, 1949 (Standings)

Purchased Mickey Haefner from the Washington Senators.

August 4, 1949 (Standings)

Traded Bobby Rhawn and cash to the Chicago Cubs. Received Johnny Ostrowski.

August 5, 1949 (Standings)

Traded Alex Carrasquel to the Detroit Tigers. Received Luis Aloma.

September 13, 1949 (Standings)

Signed Jim Baumer as an amateur free agent (bonus baby).

Signed Jack Bruner as an amateur free agent (bonus baby).

September 26, 1949 (Standings)

Purchased Bill Salkeld from the Boston Braves.

September 30, 1949 (Standings)

Purchased Ken Holcombe from the Sacramento (PCL) for $25,000. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)

October, 1949 (Standings)

Purchased Chico Carrasquel from the Brooklyn Dodgers.

October 12, 1949 (Standings)

Sold Bob Gillespie to the Boston Red Sox.

October 19, 1949

Traded Joe Tipton to the Philadelphia Athletics. Received Nellie Fox.

November 17, 1949

Drafted Bill Connelly from the Detroit Tigers in the 1949 rule 5 draft.

Drafted Joe Erautt from the Detroit Tigers in the 1949 rule 5 draft.

December 14, 1949

Traded Ed Klieman to the Philadelphia Athletics. Received Hank Majeski.

1950

Signed Bob Boyd as an amateur free agent.

Signed Joe Kirrene as an amateur free agent.

Signed Jim Marshall as an amateur free agent.

Signed Vito Valentinetti as an amateur free agent.

Signed Ed White as an amateur free agent.

Obtained Bill Wilson from the Sacramento (PCL) as part of a minor league working agreement.

Signed Red Wilson as an amateur free agent.

February 2, 1950

Purchased Herman Reich from the Chicago Cubs.

February 9, 1950

Purchased Phil Masi from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

February 28, 1950

Sold Catfish Metkovich to the Oakland (PCL).

March 16, 1950

Sold Bob Schultz to the Chicago Cubs. (Date given is approximate. Exact date is uncertain.)


The transaction information used here was obtained free of charge from and is copyrighted by RetroSheet. Last transaction is September 30, 2007.

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