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Today in White Sox History: November 13

The tour to end all tours began today, 108 years ago.

Chicago White Sox Baseball Players
Bon Voyage! The White Sox began their globetrotting World Tour vs. the New York Giants, on this day 108 years ago.
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1913

The White Sox and New York Giants began their round the world tour, promoting baseball across the globe. The two teams would eventually sail home from England on the Lusitania after playing over 40 contests.