1947 Chicago White Sox

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Record: 70-84, Finished 6th in American League (1947 AL)

Managed by Ted Lyons

Coaches: Red Faber, Bing Miller and Colonel Mills

Ballpark: Comiskey Park

History, Comments, Contributions

The 1947 Chicago White Sox held the record for most players 40 years or older for 60 years, until the 2007 New York Mets broke it. The White Sox had five such players: Luke Appling, Earl Caldwell, Joe Kuhel, Thornton Lee and Red Ruffing. They also set an American League mark by beginning the season with 22 scoreless innings before allowing their first run; that record lasted until bested by the 2015 Detroit Tigers.

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Luke Appling and Rudy York

Standings

American League	W	L	Pct.	GB
New York Yankees	97	57	.630	--
Detroit Tigers	85	69	.552	12
Boston Red Sox	83	71	.539	14
Cleveland Indians	80	74	.519	17
Philadelphia Athletics	78	76	.506	19
Chicago White Sox	70	84	.455	27
Washington Senators	64	90	.416	33
St. Louis Browns	59	95	.383	38

1947 Opening Day Lineup

Floyd Baker, 3b

Luke Appling, ss

Dave Philley, cf

Bob Kennedy, rf

Ralph Hodgin, lf

Don Kolloway, 1b

Cass Michaels, 2b

Mike Tresh, c

Ed Lopat, p