A food area at the home of the Chicago White Sox now is called La Russa’s Lounge after being named years ago in honor of a woman who sold beer and hot dogs.
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Family cries foul after White Sox change name of food area
May 28, 2021
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CHICAGO (AP) A food area at the home of the Chicago White Sox now is called La Russa s Lounge after being named years ago in honor of a woman who sold beer and hot dogs for more than six decades.
Loretta Micele s family is crying foul after the title of Loretta s Lounge was changed in favor of Tony La Russa, now the White Sox manager.
The White Sox said the change was made after the 2019 season, long before La Russa returned to the team. The team said no one noticed last year because fans couldn t attend games.
Family objects to White Sox stripping late vendor s name from food area
By Associated Press
CHICAGO - A food area at the home of the Chicago White Sox now is called La Russa’s Lounge after being named years ago in honor of a woman who sold beer and hot dogs for more than six decades.
Loretta Micele’s family is crying foul after the title of Loretta’s Lounge was changed in favor of Tony La Russa, now the White Sox manager.
The White Sox said the change was made after the 2019 season, long before La Russa returned to the team. The team said no one noticed last year because fans couldn’t attend games.
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