Significant Events in Chicago Area on September 14

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Major League Baseball Strike and Cancellation

On September 14, 1994, Acting Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig made a pivotal decision. He canceled the remaining 249 games of the season. This included the playoffs and the World Series. The Chicago White Sox were close to a playoff spot, but a strike had already lasted 34 days. The strike concluded on April 2, 1995, after a 4½-hour meeting with MLB owners at the O’Hare Hilton in Chicago.

Weather Records in Chicago

The National Weather Service in Chicago recorded these notable weather statistics for September 14:

High temperature: 99°F in 1939
Low temperature: 40°F in 1985
Precipitation: 2.42 inches in 1896
Snowfall: Trace in 1928

Historic Double Play by Cubs Infield Trio

In 1902, the renowned Chicago Cubs infield combination of Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, and Frank Chance executed their first double play on September 14. Many believe this event happened on September 15, but archival research confirms the earlier date. MLB historian John Thorn verified this finding.

‘The Golden Girls’ Debut

On September 14, 1985, NBC premiered the sitcom ‘The Golden Girls’ at 8 p.m. Tribune critic Steve Daley praised the show, noting its unique fit within the Saturday night lineup. Decades later, fans celebrated ‘Golden-Con’ at Navy Pier.

Walter Payton’s Milestones

Walter Payton achieved significant milestones on September 14, 1986. During the Bears’ 13-10 overtime victory against the Eagles, he scored his 100th rushing touchdown and surpassed 15,000 rushing yards.

Carlton Fisk’s Number Retirement

In 1997, the Chicago White Sox retired the number 72 of future Hall of Famer catcher Carlton Fisk. Known as ‘Pudge,’ he was later honored with a life-sized sculpture at Rate Field’s center-field concourse.

R. Kelly’s Legal Convictions

On September 14, 2022, a federal jury convicted R. Kelly on charges of child pornography. He was found guilty of making videotapes of inappropriate conduct with his goddaughter, ‘Jane.’ Additionally, Kelly faced charges of illicit relations with ‘Jane’ and two other minors, ‘Pauline’ and ‘Nia.’ In 2021, he was convicted of racketeering in New York. He currently serves his sentence in Butner, North Carolina, with no parole eligibility until 2045.