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April 10, 1959: Frigid temps, flying fists; White Sox take first step toward a pennant

April 22, 1959: Miracle on Brooklyn Avenue: White Sox score 11 runs in seventh inning on one hit

Early Wynn (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

May 1, 1959: Early Wynn homers late, throws one-hitter for White Sox

July 25, 1959: White Sox prevail over Orioles with walk-off win in 17th inning

August 30, 1959: White Sox sweep Cleveland to take commanding lead in AL standings

September 22, 1959: White Sox clinch first American League pennant in 40 years

Early Wynn (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

October 1, 1959: White Sox clobber Dodgers in World Series opener

Charlie Neal (THE TOPPS COMPANY)

October 2, 1959: Dodgers’ clutch homers sink White Sox in Game 2

October 6, 1959: Bob Shaw’s 1-0 shutout beats Koufax, Dodgers to send World Series back to Chicago

October 8, 1959: Dodgers win their first World Series after moving west to Los Angeles

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