1993: White Sox Clinch Division Title
On September 27, 1993, the Chicago White Sox secured their first American League West title since 1983. They beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 at Comiskey Park with an audience of over 42,000 fans. Wilson Alvarez, a left-handed pitcher aged 23, delivered noteworthy pitching. Bo Jackson added a crucial three-run home run. However, the White Sox were later defeated by the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League Championship Series with a score of 4-2.
Weather Records for September 27
High temperature: 91 degrees (1971)
Low temperature: 31 degrees (1942)
Precipitation: 2.28 inches (2019)
Snowfall: None
1970: The Bears Triumph Over the Eagles
On this day in 1970, the Chicago Bears emerged victorious against the Philadelphia Eagles in their home opener at Northwestern University’s Dyche Stadium, now known as Ryan Field. The Bears won 20-16, yet their performance was widely criticized. According to Tribune sports editor Cooper Rollow, the Bears committed numerous errors. Despite signing a five-year contract with Northwestern in 1971, the Big Ten Conference later rejected a lease agreement.
1974: Dedication of Chagall’s ‘The Four Seasons’
Marc Chagall’s mosaic artwork, “The Four Seasons,” spanning 3,000 square feet, was officially dedicated at the First National Bank’s outdoor plaza. Chagall, aged 87, expressed his hopes that people would appreciate the piece. His “America Windows,” gifted to honor the late Mayor Richard J. Daley, were dedicated at the Art Institute of Chicago in 1977.
1995: Cabrini-Green Demolition Commences
In 1995, demolition crews began tearing down the first high-rise at Cabrini-Green. This marked the start of a series of demolitions at the site.
2021: R. Kelly Convicted in Sex-Trafficking Trial
R. Kelly, an R&B singer, faced a conviction in a sex-trafficking trial in New York in 2021. This followed years of evading criminal charges related to misconduct with young women and minors. He is serving a 20-year sentence, alongside a separate 30-year sentence for racketeering imposed in 2022.
2024: White Sox Set Loss Record
The Chicago White Sox reached a record 121 losses on September 27, 2024, as they lost 4-1 to the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The sellout crowd counted 44,435 spectators. The 2024 White Sox season concluded with a dismal record of 41-121.