Carlton Ernest Fisk,nicknamed "Pudge" and "the Commander",is an American former professional baseball catcher who played 24 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox. In 1972,he was the first player to be unanimously voted American League (AL) Rookie of the Year. Fisk is best known for his game-winning home run in the 12th inning of Game 6 of the 1975 World Series,during which he memorably waved his arms hoping for the batted ball to remain fair.
Orestes "Minnie" Miñoso,nicknamed "the Cuban Comet" and "Mr. White Sox",was a Cuban professional baseball player. He began his baseball career in the Negro leagues in 1946 and became an All-Star third baseman with the New York Cubans. He was signed by the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB) after the 1948 season as baseball's color line fell. Miñoso went on to become an All-Star left fielder with the Indians and Chicago White Sox. The first Afro-Latino in the major leagues and the first black player in White Sox history,as a 1951 rookie he was one of the first Latin Americans to play in an MLB All-Star Game.
William Dale Goodman was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) infielder who played 16 seasons for the Boston Red Sox,Baltimore Orioles,Chicago White Sox,and Houston Colt .45s,from 1947 through 1962. Goodman was inducted posthumously into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame in November 2004.
Paul Henry Konerko is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman from 1997 to 2014,most prominently as a member of the Chicago White Sox,where he was a six-time American League All-Star and team captain for the 2005 World Series winning team. Konerko began his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Cincinnati Reds. In 2014,Konerko was named the recipient of the prestigious Roberto Clemente Award.
James Lloyd Spencer was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. Born in Hanover,Pennsylvania,the left-handed Spencer was recognized for his excellent fielding ability,but also served in later years as a designated hitter.
Alfred Edward Cowens,Jr. was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1974 through 1986,Cowens played for the Kansas City Royals (1974–79),California Angels (1980),Detroit Tigers (1980–81) and Seattle Mariners (1982–86). He batted and threw right-handed.
Jorge Orta Núñez is a Mexican former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder. He played fifteen seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1972 to 1987 for the Chicago White Sox,Cleveland Indians,Los Angeles Dodgers,Toronto Blue Jays,and Kansas City Royals. He is best remembered for being at the center of one of the most controversial plays in World Series history.
Deron Roger Johnson was an American professional baseball infielder,outfielder,designated hitter,and coach,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Yankees,Kansas City/Oakland Athletics,Cincinnati Reds,Atlanta Braves,Philadelphia Phillies,Milwaukee Brewers,Boston Red Sox,and Chicago White Sox,over the course of his 16-year big league playing career. While an active player,Johnson stood 6 feet 2 inches (1.88 m) tall,weighing 200 pounds (91 kg). He batted and threw right-handed.
Richard John McAuliffe was an American professional baseball shortstop / second baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Detroit Tigers (1960–73) and Boston Red Sox (1974–75). He was a part of the Tigers' 1968 World Series championship,and was known for his unusual batting stance. A left-handed hitter,McAuliffe held his hands very high with an open stance that faced the pitcher. As the pitcher delivered to home plate,he moved his forward (right) foot to a more conventional position before swinging.
Ralph Allen Garr,nicknamed "Road Runner",is an American former professional baseball player,scout,and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder from 1968 through 1980 —most notably as a member of the Atlanta Braves —and eventually with the Chicago White Sox and California Angels.
John Anthony Romano Jr. was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Chicago White Sox,Cleveland Indians (1960–1964) and St. Louis Cardinals (1967). He threw and batted right-handed. A four-time All-Star,Romano was considered one of the top catchers in the American League during the early 1960s before injuries prematurely ended his playing career.
Walter Allen Williams was an American professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball and the Nippon Professional Baseball league as an outfielder between 1964 and 1977,most prominently as a member of the Chicago White Sox where,he established himself as a fan favorite for his enthusiastic playing style. He also played for the Houston Colt .45s,Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees before playing for two seasons in the Nippon Professional Baseball league with the Nippon-Ham Fighters.
William Allen Stein is an American former professional baseball player and manager. His playing career spanned 17 seasons,14 of which were spent in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the St. Louis Cardinals (1972–1973),the Chicago White Sox (1974–1976),the Seattle Mariners (1977–1980),and the Texas Rangers (1981–1985). Over his career in the majors Stein batted .267 with 122 doubles,18 triples,44 home runs,and 311 runs batted in (RBIs) in 959 games played. Stein played numerous fielding positions over his major league career,including third base,second base,first base,left field,right field,and shortstop. He also spent significant time as a pinch hitter.
Danny Kay Goodwin is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and designated hitter from 1975 to 1982. He also played in the Nippon Professional Baseball league with the Nankai Hawks in 1986. Goodwin is the only baseball player to be drafted first overall in the Major League draft in two separate drafts.
Edward Martin Herrmann was an American professional baseball player born in San Diego,California. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Chicago White Sox,the New York Yankees,the California Angels,the Houston Astros and the Montreal Expos from 1967 through 1978. He batted left and threw right handed.
Joshua Dean Fields is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox and Kansas City Royals,and in Nippon Professional Baseball for the Yomiuri Giants.
David Martin Rader is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1971 through 1980,with the San Francisco Giants (1971–1976),St. Louis Cardinals (1977),Chicago Cubs (1978),Philadelphia Phillies (1979) and Boston Red Sox (1980). He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.
The 1967 Boston Red Sox season was the 67th season in the franchise's Major League Baseball history. The Red Sox finished first in the American League (AL) with a record of 92 wins and 70 losses. The team then faced the National League champion St. Louis Cardinals in the 1967 World Series,which the Red Sox lost in seven games.
The 1991 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 92nd season. They finished with a record of 87–75,good enough for second place in the American League West,8 games behind of the first place Minnesota Twins,as the club opened the new Comiskey Park on April 18.
The 1969 Chicago White Sox season was the team's 69th season in the major leagues,and its 70th season overall. They finished with a record of 68–94,good enough for fifth place in the newly established American League West,29 games behind the first-place Minnesota Twins.
