Both teams will wear retired numbers on two dates of crosstown series to pay tribute to their late greats
While we debate the meaning of the annual series between the White Sox and Cubs, there was no doubt that this year's edition was going to pack a punch, as both teams lost their signature trail-blazers and chief ambassadors over the winter.
In January, the North Side lost "Mr. Cub," as Ernie Banks died at the age of 83. In March, "Mr. White Sox," Minnie Minoso, passed away at 89. Both players were the first black players for their franchises.