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. The
AstroTurf infield at
Comiskey Park was removed and replaced with natural grass. • August 8: The White Sox took the field wearing shorts instead of traditional baseball pants during the first game of a doubleheader against the Despite winning the game 5–2, the shorts were such a disaster the White Sox dressed in pants for the second game, which they
Season standings Record vs. opponents Opening Day lineup •
Chet Lemon, CF •
Ralph Garr, LF •
Jorge Orta, 3B •
Cleon Jones, DH •
Buddy Bradford, RF •
Jim Spencer, 1B •
Bucky Dent, SS •
Jack Brohamer, 2B •
Pete Varney, C •
Wilbur Wood, P
Notable transactions • April 6, 1976:
Jeff Holly was released by the White Sox. • June 8:
1976 Major League Baseball draft •
Steve Trout was selected by the White Sox in the 1st round (8th pick). •
Willie McGee was selected by the White Sox in the 7th round, but did not sign. •
Lorenzo Gray was selected by the White Sox in the 8th round. • June 15:
Pete Varney was traded by the White Sox to the
Atlanta Braves for
Blue Moon Odom. • July 14:
Rich Coggins was traded by the White Sox to the
Philadelphia Phillies for
Wayne Nordhagen. • August 9:
Phil Roof was selected off waivers by the White Sox from the
Minnesota Twins. • September 10:
Minnie Miñoso was signed as a free agent by the White Sox.
Roster == Player stats ==