A Bit of Chicago White Sox History: 1994: One of the most promising seasons in White Sox history ended abruptly on August 12, as the major league players walked out on strike. The devastating work stoppage also wiped out the playoffs and the World Series. When play on the field ceased, the White Sox were in first place with a record of 67-46. 1996: In Boston's Fenway Park, Frank Thomas blasted his 215th career home run to surpass Carlton Fisk as the White Sox all-time leader. Thomas went deep three times in the game, the first three-homer game of his career. (source: MLB.com)