1954 Chicago White Sox

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Record: 94-60, Finished 3rd in American League (1954 AL)

Managed by Paul Richards (91-54) and Marty Marion (3-6)

Coaches: Ray Berres, Lum Harris and Marty Marion

Ballpark: Comiskey Park

History, Comments, Contributions

On September 14th, 1954 Chicago White Sox manager Paul Richards resigned to become the Baltimore Orioles manager in 1955. There had speculation for a number of days about Richards' contract and whether he would leave to build up a new franchise before he ultimately left.

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Chico Carrasquel, Sandy Consuegra, Ferris Fain, Nellie Fox, George Kell, Bob Keegan, Minnie Minoso, Sherm Lollar and Virgil Trucks

Standings

American League	W	L	Pct.	GB
Cleveland Indians	111	43	.721	--
New York Yankees	103	51	.669	8
Chicago White Sox	94	60	.610	17
Boston Red Sox	69	85	.448	42
Detroit Tigers	68	86	.442	43
Washington Senators	66	88	.429	45
Baltimore Orioles	54	100	.351	57
Philadelphia Athletics	51	103	.331	60

1954 Opening Day Lineup

Chico Carrasquel, ss

Nellie Fox, 2b

Bob Boyd, lf

Minnie Minoso, 3b

Ferris Fain, 1b

Sherm Lollar, c

Jim Rivera, rf

Johnny Groth, cf

Billy Pierce, p