StatManDu Posted November 23, 2007 Share Posted November 23, 2007 THIS DATE IN WHITE SOX HISTORY: NOVEMBER 23RD www.whitesoxalmanac.com 1966: White Sox centerfielder Tommie Agee was overwhelmingly voted the American League Rookie of the Year in balloting released by the Baseball Writers Association of America on this date. Agee captured 16 of the 20 first-place votes after hitting .273 with 22 home runs and 44 steals as the White Sox finished 83-79 and in fourth place under Eddie Stanky. Agee became the second White Sox player in three years (Gary Peters 1963) and the third overall (Luis Aparicio 1956) to win this award. Agee’s campaign also included a Gold Glove making him the first player to win that award and the Rookie of the Year Award in the same season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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