In 1900, Rube Waddell pitched every inning of a doubleheader against the White Sox, winning the first game after 17 innings and throwing a one-hitter in the second. The White Sox traded Doug Taitt to the Cubs for Luke Appling, who became a Hall of Famer. In 1953, Billy Pierce had a streak of 39 2⁄3 consecutive shutout innings that ended with an RBI double, resulting in a loss for the White Sox in extra innings.
Rube Waddell's performance in the 1900 doubleheader against the White Sox included pitching two complete games, one running 17 innings and the other a one-hitter.
The White Sox traded $20,000 and outfielder Doug Taitt to the Cubs for minor league shortstop Luke Appling, who became a Hall of Famer.
Billy Pierce's impressive streak of 39 2⁄3 consecutive shutout innings ended in 1953 after an RBI double by Don Lenhardt, leading to a loss.
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