1917 World Series Champions
The 1917 Chicago White Sox: 100-win champions, last title until 2005.
The 1917 Chicago White Sox dominated the American League with a record of 100–54. The 100 wins is a club record that still stands. Their offense was first in runs scored while their pitching staff led the league with a 2.16 ERA.
Quick Facts
- Key players
- Eddie Collins
- Shoeless Joe Jackson
- Ray Schalk
Lore & Background
Facing the New York Giants in the 1917 World Series, the team clinched the series in six games, thanks in large part to the workhorse efforts of Eddie Cicotte and Red Faber. It would be the team's last world championship until 2005.
Reader's Guide
Eddie Cicotte led the AL in wins (28) and ERA (1.53), and was second in strikeouts (150). Happy Felsch was second in the AL in RBI (102).
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