I just reviewed his stats. He had 11 really good years (1951-61), then got took old and numbers went down. In 1949-50 he was with Cleveland's AAA team, and had very good years. They already had Larry Doby in Center. Can't help wondering if there was subtle pressure not to bring Minnie up and have two black guys in outfield. Anyway, Sox got him in early 1951, and Chicago fell in love with him. The rest is history, and he belongs in HOF.