It was in late 1913 that the Chicago White Sox and New York Giants played in a world baseball tour. The tour itself was mediocre, but due to the warm reception Charles Comiskey was given, the "Old Roman" became determined to build a baseball dynasty. Within two years Comiskey secured the contracts of star players Eddie Collins and Joe Jackson. He purchased several minor leaguers including Happy Felsch, Lefty Williams, Swede Risberg and Fred McMullin.

By 1917 the White Sox were a solid ballclub. However, division amongst teammates had begun to surface. Team captain Eddie Collins was so disliked that many of his teammmates refused to talk or throw a ball to him. Seperate cliques also divided the team. Despite their differences the White Sox defeated the Giants in the 1917 World Series.

After an off year in 1918, the White Sox were once again American League Champions in 1919. Rookie Manager William "Kid" Gleason led the team to an 88-52 record.

April 23,1919 was opening day for the White Sox. They faced the St. Louis Browns in St. Louis and pounded out 21 hits, winning handily 13-4.

The White Sox played 13 doubleheaders in the shortened 140 game season. The Sox swept 6, split 5 and lost 2.

Season highlights included: Eddie Cicotte defeating the Athletics for the twelfth straight time on June 14th. Happy Felsch tied two Major League records June 23 (twelve chances in a nine-inning game) and August 14th (four assists in the outfield).