StatManDu Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 THIS DATE IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: NOVEMBER 15TH For more, visit www.whitesoxalmanac.com 1951: Much to the dismay of the White Sox and their fans, Minnie Minoso finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting in results released by the Baseball Writers Association of America on this date. Minoso finished two points behind the Yankees’ Gil McDougald. There was reason for outrage in the Sox camp. The only major statisitcal category McDougald bested Minoso in was homers (14 to 10). Other than that, the “Cuban Comet” had a better year than McDougald. 1962: The White Sox said so long to veteran pitcher Early Wynn and his 299 victories. “Burly” Early hurled for the Sox from 1958 to 1962 and helped the team win a pennant while he won the Cy Young Award in the process in 1959. Wynn won his last game for the Sox on Sept. 8, 1962. He took two more shots at the coveted 300th victory but dropped both outings. He was ulitmately signed by Cleveland in June of 1963 and finally won the 300th – and final – game of his career on July 13, 1963. 1972: White Sox first baseman Dick Allen was voted American League Most Valuable Player in voting released by the Baseball Writers Association of America on this date. In his first year with the team, Allen led the A.L. with 37 homers, 113 RBIs, 99 walks and a .603 slugging percentage. He easily won the vote with 321 points over Oakland’s Joe Rudi, who had 164, in joining Nellie Fox (1959) as the only players in White Sox history to win the award. Allen’s season was a huge reason why the White Sox won 87 games and drew over a million fans to Comiskey Park for the first time since 1965. Allen is still one of the most popular players in franchise history. … Other Sox polling votes in this balloting were Wilbur Wood (seventh) and Carlos May (21st). 1983: White Sox catcher Carlton Fisk finished third in the voting for the American League’s MVP Award in results released on this date by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Fisk finished behind winner Cal Ripken Jr. of the Orioles and his teammate Eddie Murray. Fisk’s finish was the highest by a Sox player since Dick Allen won the award in 1972 (11 years ago to the date) and was the highest ever by a Sox catcher. Fisk was the offensive catalyst for the White Sox drive to the American League West Division title, hitting .289 with 26 homers and 86 RBIs. “Pudge” really caught fire after being inserted in the No. 2 slot by manager Tony LaRussa. After the elevation on June 15th, Fisk hit .329 as the Sox made their move in the West. ... Other Sox collecting votes were Harold Baines, LaMarr Hoyt, Greg Luzinski, Richard Dotson, Rudy Law and Julio Cruz. 1999: The White Sox signed Kelly Wunsch and left-handed reliever went on to have a big year for the 2000 American League Central Division champions. Wunsch, a first round pick of the Brewers in 1993, made the team after getting a non-roster invitation to spring training. Wunsch led the American League with a Sox rookie-record 83 appearances while going 6-3 with one save and a 2.93 ERA. 2000: White Sox designated hitter Frank Thomas finished second in the American League MVP voting to Oakland’s Jason Giambi in results released on this date by the Baseball Writers Association of America. Giambi polled 317 points while Thomas had 285 in falling short of his third MVP Award. Thomas was the driving force behind the Sox surprising run to the American League Central crown, hitting .328 with a career-high 43 homers and 143 RBIs. Giambi hit .333 with 43 homers and 137 RBIs. White Sox right fielder Magglio Ordonez finished 12th after hitting .315 with 32 homers. This marked the first time since 1994 when Thomas finished first, Julio Franco finsiehd eighth and Jason Bere finished 23rd that the Sox had more than one player receive votes for this award. It all seems so tained now, doesn’t it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Freaking juicer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lord chas Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 i hope that is considered when frank is up for the HOF that giambi stole that MVP from him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 It doesn't need to be considered. He is a first ballot HOFer, easily. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chisoxdavid Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Frank will have the last laugh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Do you ever post at the bears site anymore dave? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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