The White Sox introduced the first Major League Baseball jersey that had a player’s name on the back. It was the brainchild of owner Bill Veeck. At first the name was only on the road jersey, but starting in 1961 names were also on the backs of the home jerseys. The White Sox then removed the player names in 1971, before bringing them back in 1976. Names were removed again from 1987-90, but were added only on the road uniform midway through 1990. Their alternate black uniform would have player names when first introduced in 1991.
Today in White Sox History: January 22
