Today in White Sox History: January 6

Lefty sidewinder Tim Fortugno was claimed on waivers on this day, 30 years ago.

A lefty sidewinder is added to the ill-fated 1995 club

1920

White Sox hurling hero Early Wynn was born, in Hartford, Ala.

Wynn was a slow starter, making his debut in 1939 with the Washington Senators but really only finding his footing as a pitching star after World War II, primarily with Cleveland.

For the 1959 White Sox, Wynn was a workhorse, and took the Cy Young Award back when it was still an AL/NL combined award...