Today in White Sox History: April 23

Carlton Fisk was hit by 143 pitches in his career, but only one was the first HBP issued in a new ballpark.

Carlton Fisk takes one for the team

1919

Perhaps the most talented White Sox team ever opened the season in St. Louis and destroyed the Browns, 13-4. The offense pounded out 21 hits, which remains tied for 40th-most ever by the White Sox in a game. Lefty Williams got the win, throwing a complete game.

Six months later, after winning the American League pennant...