southsider2k5 Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/baseb...0,1449346.story GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The Chicago White Sox will honor former first baseman and 1972 American League most valuable player Dick Allen at U.S. Cellular Field prior to the game on June 24. Allen, a seven-time all-star and White Sox fan favorite, is scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the game against Milwaukee, with other members of the 1972 Sox team and legendary former Sox general manager Roland Hemond in attendance. During the June 24 game, and all 2012 Sunday home games, the Sox will wear red pinstriped throwback uniforms and red caps to honor the 1972 team. The first 10,000 children (13 and under) in attendance on June 24 will receive youth XL 1972 replica jerseys. "The 1972 White Sox team stands out in franchise history. Personalities and stars like Dick Allen, Goose Gossage, Bill Melton and many others changed this franchise and deserve to be recognized," Brooks Boyer, White Sox senior vice president of sales and marketing, said in a statement. "Seeing Allen throw that first pitch and those pinstriped jerseys will bring back a lot of memories for fans of that generation and create new memories as well." Allen and other members of the 1972 White Sox will be honored by the Chicago Baseball Museum at their fundraising dinner at U.S. Cellular Field on June 25. The festivities for the museum's dinner will begin at 6 p.m. at the Stadium Club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klaus kinski Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 Allen was such an imposing figure at the plate, like nothing I had seen since Big Klu in 1959. Yes, I'm old. That huge bat, the SI Cover, and I believe he hit one into the CF bleachers when they were 440 feet, are all pictures in my mind I don't forget. What a fun era, with Melton, Wilbur Wood, Gossage, Forster and a real competitive team with Chuck Tanner at the helm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 QUOTE (klaus kinski @ Mar 22, 2012 -> 02:22 PM) Allen was such an imposing figure at the plate, like nothing I had seen since Big Klu in 1959. Yes, I'm old. That huge bat, the SI Cover, and I believe he hit one into the CF bleachers when they were 440 feet, are all pictures in my mind I don't forget. What a fun era, with Melton, Wilbur Wood, Gossage, Forster and a real competitive team with Chuck Tanner at the helm. That is the era that got me hooked on the Sox as a teenager. It was a fun team, loved those Sunday afternoon doubleheaders. My cousin had season tickets with a friend of his, and when his friend couldn't make it he gave me a call to go with him. I owe my life to that man as he probably saved me from "life" as a Cub fan (now there's an oxymoron for you, emphasis on moron). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wanne Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 (edited) QUOTE (klaus kinski @ Mar 22, 2012 -> 03:22 PM) Allen was such an imposing figure at the plate, like nothing I had seen since Big Klu in 1959. Yes, I'm old. That huge bat, the SI Cover, and I believe he hit one into the CF bleachers when they were 440 feet, are all pictures in my mind I don't forget. What a fun era, with Melton, Wilbur Wood, Gossage, Forster and a real competitive team with Chuck Tanner at the helm. I was 12 years old and at that game in the right field bleachers...I want to say it was against the Yankees...maybe Orioles. (maybe not)...but it was an amazing shot. btw...it just didn't make it into the first row of the bleachers. It was more than half way up the bleachers...more towards the back of them. Other shot I remember being at was his pinch hit 3-run homer with 2 outs in the bottom of the 9th off Sparky Lyle...that was the Yankees I know. He still goes down as my all-time favorite player to watch growing up...him and Pudge. 44 ounce bat...holy crap! Still love those red pinstripe unis too! Edited March 22, 2012 by Wanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ginger Kid Posted March 22, 2012 Share Posted March 22, 2012 That's when I went to my first game as a 3rd grader, loved that team, that stadium, those jerseys, Carlos May...I'm really glad the Sox are doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEdWalsh Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Wow. Really cool, I wish I could be there. Man, I loved that era. Pat Kelly was one of my favorite players too. Unfortunately he has passed away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 I mean, f***, good poster, but we don't need to honor him. Jesus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 01:45 AM) I mean, f***, good poster, but we don't need to honor him. Jesus. I thought the same for half a second. Then I felt stupid. Then not old. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 Will bust out my Dick Allen jersey for this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 23, 2012 Author Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 02:11 AM) I thought the same for half a second. Then I felt stupid. Then not old. GET OFF MY LAWN AND TURN THAT MUSIC DOWN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 07:43 AM) GET OFF MY LAWN AND TURN THAT MUSIC DOWN! Sounds like Clint Eastwood in GRAN TORINO. Actually, I thought it was for his investigative espose of Sox financial issues and consistently stubborn defense of Greg Walker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 02:19 AM) Will bust out my Dick Allen jersey for this one. i read half of this sentence and laughed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 09:11 AM) i read half of this sentence and laughed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjshoe04 Posted March 23, 2012 Share Posted March 23, 2012 QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 09:11 AM) i read half of this sentence and laughed Now you're just giving me ideas for things to do at this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 QUOTE (kjshoe04 @ Mar 23, 2012 -> 04:27 PM) Now you're just giving me ideas for things to do at this game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Mar 22, 2012 -> 02:38 PM) That is the era that got me hooked on the Sox as a teenager. It was a fun team, loved those Sunday afternoon doubleheaders. My cousin had season tickets with a friend of his, and when his friend couldn't make it he gave me a call to go with him. I owe my life to that man as he probably saved me from "life" as a Cub fan (now there's an oxymoron for you, emphasis on moron). Didn't really want to bump this thread, but I just had to mention how ironic it is that I mentioned this recently. I called my cousin and thanked him for those great times the other day and I'm truly thankful that I did. He was found dead in his apartment yesterday after he didn't show up for work, probably a heart attack. We have lost a tremendous Sox fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Mar 29, 2012 -> 07:12 AM) Didn't really want to bump this thread, but I just had to mention how ironic it is that I mentioned this recently. I called my cousin and thanked him for those great times the other day and I'm truly thankful that I did. He was found dead in his apartment yesterday after he didn't show up for work, probably a heart attack. We have lost a tremendous Sox fan. Damn. Rest in Peace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balfanman Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 29, 2012 -> 06:51 AM) Damn. Rest in Peace. Thank you ss2k5. He actually was from your neck of the woods, LaPorte, In. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted March 29, 2012 Share Posted March 29, 2012 Sorry for your loss. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 29, 2012 Author Share Posted March 29, 2012 QUOTE (balfanman @ Mar 29, 2012 -> 08:25 AM) Thank you ss2k5. He actually was from your neck of the woods, LaPorte, In. I won't hold that against him (they are our rivals) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.