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The Evansville White Sox were a minor league baseball team based in Evansville, Indiana, that played in the Southern League from 1966 to 1968. They were affiliated with the Chicago White Sox and played their home games at Bosse Field.
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The Evansville White Sox were a minor league baseball team based in Evansville, Indiana, that played in the Southern League from 1966 to 1968. They were affiliated with the Chicago White Sox and played their home games at Bosse Field.
| Year | Record | Finish | Manager | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | 68-72 | 3rd | George Noga | none |
| 1967 | 76-63 | 3rd | George Noga | none |
| 1968 | 55-84 | 6th | Stan Wasiak / Gary Johnson | none |
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