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White Sox' bad idea of a uniform from 1976 is still a bad idea - Chicago - Chicago Sun-Times
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Ever wonder why the Chicago White Sox wore shorts in 1976? – NBC Sports Chicago
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A Conversation With: Bart Johnson - InsideTheWhite Sox on Sports Illustrated: News, Analysis, and More
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Carl Pavano - Wikipedia
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The short pants craze of 1976
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The White Sox Shorts
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Spencer Torkelson Named to USA Baseball Collegiate National Team
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