History Lession:
Minnie Minoso played for the Chicago White Sox for the first time on May 1, 1951 for a home game against the Yankees. He was the first man of “color” to ever play for the White Sox. Over a 17 season career, Minoso had a .298 average including 186 career home runs and he stole 205 bases.
Minoso was considered to be a big aspect to the White Sox organization, and still is. Reinsdorf stated recently, “"Minnie is probably the most popular player in the history of the [White Sox] franchise. People who never saw him play love him. He has an amazing magnetic personality. He draws people to him….”
Minoso played during seven different decades, which is pretty amazing. His most recent appearance was on June 30, 1993, where he set the record with the St. Paul Saints Independent League.
Present Time:
Minnie Minoso was recently presented the Robinson Legacy Award, which is sponsored by the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. This organization recognizes baseball’s most outstanding players by giving them bronzed statues.
All of these exceptional athletes will be honored in Kansa City during a gala that will be help on January 12, 2008.
**Quote from Chicago White Sox’s official website**
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