This Day In Sox History...November 23

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November 23, 1966 – After having a marvelous 1966 season, Sox outfielder Tommie Agee was named the American League Rookie of the Year by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Agee had a unique blend of power and speed and became the first player in franchise history with at least 20 home runs and at least 20 steals in the same season.

In 1966 Agee hit .273 with 173 hits, 27 doubles, eight triples, 22 home runs, 86 RBI’s and 44 stolen bases.  He also won a Gold Glove for his defense. He got 16 first place votes out of 20. Jim Nash of the Kansas City A’s was second in the voting. George “Boomer” Scott and Deron Johnson tied for third place. Johnson would play for the White Sox in 1975.

 

November 23, 1983 – The Baseball Writers Association of America announced that Sox outfielder Ron Kittle was the winner of the A.L. Rookie of the Year award.

The strongman from Gary, Indiana blasted 35 home runs and drove in 100 RBI’s, helping the Sox to 99 wins and the Western Division title. He received 15 of 28 first place votes. Julio Franco of the Indians, who in 1994 would join the Sox, was second with Mike Boddicker of the Orioles third in the voting.

Kittle would hit seven rooftop home runs in his career with the Sox, the most by any player at the original Comiskey Park.