1951 Chicago White Sox

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Record: 81-73, Finished 4th in American League (1951 AL)

Managed by Paul Richards

Coaches: Jimmy Adair, Ray Berres, Doc Cramer and Lum Harris

Ballpark: Comiskey Park

History, Comments, Contributions

When Minnie Minoso joined the 1951 Chicago White Sox on May 1st, he became the first black player in the history of the team. That month, the White Sox won 14 straight games. The club went on to draw over one million in attendance for the first time in its history.

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Jim Busby, Chico Carrasquel, Nellie Fox, Randy Gumpert, Minnie Minoso and Eddie Robinson

Standings

American League	W	L	Pct.	GB
New York Yankees	98	56	.636	--
Cleveland Indians	93	61	.604	5
Boston Red Sox	87	67	.565	11
Chicago White Sox	81	73	.526	17
Detroit Tigers	73	81	.474	25
Philadelphia Athletics	70	84	.455	28
St. Louis Browns	62	92	.403	36
Washington Senators	52	102	.338	46

1951 Opening Day Lineup

Chico Carrasquel, ss

Floyd Baker, 3b

Al Zarilla, rf

Gus Zernial, lf

Eddie Robinson, 1b

Phil Masi, c

Jim Busby, cf

Nellie Fox, 2b

Billy Pierce, p