Lip Man 1 Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 May 5, 1962 - Sox minority owners, headed up by William Bartholomay (who would later lead the group buying the Braves and moving them to Atlanta), sold their 46 per cent shares of the team to majority owner Art Allyn. It was the first time since 1939 the team was owned by a single individual. Allyn, a Chicago native, along with his brother John, bought majority interest in the Sox from Bill Veeck in June 1961. May 5, 1968 - Sox pitcher Gary Peters became the last pitcher to hit a grand slam for the franchise as he connected in the fourth inning of a 5-1 win over the Yankees at Comiskey Park. It was the first game of a double header. In addition, he threw a complete game with nine strikeouts allowing only six hits in the win. Peters would hit 15 home runs as a member of the Sox. The only other Sox pitchers to hit a grand slam were Monty Stratton and Tommy Byrne. Byrne’s grand slam was as a pinch hitter. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Highland Posted May 5, 2023 Share Posted May 5, 2023 Gary Peters was a class act and one of the best left-handers of his generation. Too bad the Sox offense couldn't help team to a Series in the 60s. They had the pitching. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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