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1956: Al Lopez replaced Marty Marion as White Sox manager after a successful career in Cleveland which culminated in the American League pennant in 1954. Lopez guided the White Sox second place finishes in 1957 and 1958 before leading the club to its first American League pennant in 40 years in 1959. Over the next six seasons, Lopez led the Sox to three second place finishes and got the club to within one game of the flag in 1964. Lopez retired after the 1965 season and stayed with the franchise as special assignment vice-president. Following the tumultuous reign of Eddie Stanky, Lopez returned to the Sox bench for the end of 1968 season and the start of the 1969 campaign. Lopez resigned for good May 2, 1969 and retired to Florida. Lopez left Chicago second only to Jimmy Dykes in managerial victories (840) and fifth with a .562 winning percentage. The genial “Senor” was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.

 

1986: Larry Himes was named to replace Ken Harrelson as White Sox general manager. Himes served as GM until 1990. Himes built the White Sox into a contender in the early 1990s through a series of wise trades and shrewd draft picks. Between 1987 and 1990, Himes drafted Jack McDowell, Robin Ventura, Frank Thomas and Alex Fernandez in the first round. Himes also swung the deals that brought Wilson Alvarez, Joey Cora, Melido Perez and Greg Hibbard to the South Side.

 

1993: Ron Schueler announced he will stay with the White Sox as senior vice-president of major league operations. Schueler took over as GM after the 1990 season and held the post through the 2000 campaign.