Relive a wild piece of South Side history with this 1960 Chicago White Sox "Day at the Park" collector’s set!

This listing features two perfectly paired original items from the September 7, 1960 matchup between the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees at the legendary Comiskey Park.

1. 1960 Chicago White Sox Ticket Stub (Gene Freese Portrait Back)

* The Feature: Part of the famous 1960 portrait series introduced by legendary owner Bill Veeck. The reverse side features a crisp portrait of third baseman Gene Freese (#6 in the series).

* Historical Context: These portrait stubs were designed to be collected like baseball cards and are highly sought after by team historians.

* Condition: Clean front and back with no tape marks or heavy creasing.

2. 1960 Official White Sox Scorebook

* The Matchup: A classic AL battle against the New York Yankees, featuring icons like Mickey Mantle and Yogi Berra during their pennant-winning season.

* Era Significance: This program comes from the inaugural year of the "Exploding Scoreboard" and the first year player names were added to jerseys—both Bill Veeck innovations that changed baseball forever.

* Condition: Unscored,/clean canvas, excellent spine, some rust on staples but vibrant colors.

Why This Game Matters:
The Sept 7, 1960, game is famous for more than just the Yankees' 6-4 comeback win. It is historically remembered for a on-field fistfight between a "real Sox fan" who jumped the railing and Sox infielder Sammy Esposito following an 8th-inning error!.

Own a unique, high-character set from one of the most innovative eras in baseball history. Perfect for any White Sox or Yankees fan cave!

* The Matchup: A classic battle at Comiskey Park featuring the defending AL Champion "Go-Go" White Sox vs. the eventual 1960 AL Champion New York Yankees.

* The Yankees "M&M Boys":
* Mickey Mantle: The legendary Hall of Famer was in the midst of a 40-home run season.
* Roger Maris: In his MVP-winning season, Maris led the league in RBIs (112) and slugging percentage (.581).
* Yogi Berra: The Hall of Fame catcher was a key part of the Yankees' lineup that day, recording 15 home runs and 62 RBIs in 1960.

* The White Sox Stars:
* Gene Freese (Ticket Back Portrait):Freese had a "blossoming" season in 1960, hitting 17 home runs with 79 RBIs—one of his career-best years.
* Luis Aparicio & Nellie Fox: The legendary Hall of Fame double-play duo was in top form. In 1960, Aparicio led the AL with 51 stolen bases, while Fox struck out only 13 times in over 600 at-bats.
* The Pitching: The game featured a showdown between White Sox ace and Hall of Famer Early Wynn and Yankees pitcher Luis Arroyo, who earned the win. 

This isn't just a ticket and a book; it's a preserved moment from the 1960 pennant race. Featuring five Hall of Famers (Mantle, Berra, Ford, Fox, and Aparicio) and the historic Gene Freese portrait series, this set is a must-have for any serious student of the game.