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A 1961 Phillie recalls record losing streak as White Sox close in: ‘Have you ever been booed by 30,000 people?’

The White Sox, on pace to lose 123 games, can relate to what the 1961 Phillies went through. “It was just tough losing. It was awful,” recalls 86-year-old Art Mahaffey.

Gene Mauch managed the Phillies during their historic 107-loss season in 1961. That team dropped 23 straight games.
Gene Mauch managed the Phillies during their historic 107-loss season in 1961. That team dropped 23 straight games.Read more