They were 25½ games behind the Kansas City Royals, champions of the American League West.
As fall turned to winter in 1975, Bill Veeck emerged as leader of the sole investment group intent on saving the club for Chicago and its Sox fans.
[1] The AL owners reluctantly agreed to his offer and later voted to expand the league to include an expansion franchise in Seattle, Washington.
With the new ownership, the White Sox changed team colors from red to navy and the uniform style was modified early twentieth century, with collared, untucked jerseys.
[6] The AstroTurf infield (1969–1975) at Comiskey Park was removed and replaced with natural grass.