Some wore a White Sox uniform for their entire career. Others delivered moments that still get replayed whenever the franchise needs a reminder of better days. We picked 10 candidates, listed in no particular order. Da Windy City readers get to decide who takes the top spot.
Frank Thomas
Start with the Big Hurt. Thomas won back-to-back American League MVP awards, crushed a franchise-record 448 home runs for Chicago and reached base at a ridiculous rate. Few hitters of any era were more terrifying.
Luke Appling
“Old Aches and Pains” apparently felt well enough to collect 2,749 hits. Appling spent all 20 of his MLB seasons with the White Sox, won two batting titles and still leads the franchise in several major offensive categories.
Minnie Minoso
The numbers earned Minoso a place in Cooperstown, but they only explain part of his connection to Chicago. He became a South Side icon across multiple generations, combining speed, power and a fearless willingness to crowd the plate.
Ted Lyons
Lyons skipped the minor leagues and spent 21 seasons pitching for one organization. He won 260 games for the White Sox, more than anyone else in club history, despite playing for plenty of teams that gave him little assistance.
Ed Walsh
Modern pitching workloads would have confused Walsh. He threw 464 innings in 1908 and won 40 games that season. His 1.82 career ERA remains the lowest in MLB history, so apparently the workload did not bother him much.
Nellie Fox
Fox did not hit for power, and pitchers still struggled to get rid of him. He rarely struck out, played outstanding defense at second base and captured the 1959 AL MVP while leading the “Go-Go White Sox” to the World Series.
Paul Konerko
Konerko became the face of the franchise during his 16 seasons in Chicago. He hit 432 home runs in a White Sox uniform, but none carried more weight than his grand slam in Game 2 of the 2005 World Series.
Mark Buehrle
Work quickly, throw strikes and let everyone go home at a reasonable hour. Buehrle’s approach produced 161 wins with Chicago, along with a no-hitter, a perfect game and a World Series championship. His consistency made everything look easier than it was.
Carlton Fisk
Fisk is forever connected to Boston because of one famous home run, but he actually spent more seasons with the White Sox. He caught for Chicago for 13 years, hit 214 home runs and remained behind the plate well into his 40s.
Robin Ventura
Ventura arrived in Chicago at 21 and owned third base for the next decade. He supplied left-handed power, won five Gold Gloves and helped lead the White Sox to the 1993 AL West title.
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