1956 Chicago White Sox
From BR Bullpen
Record: 85-69, Finished 3rd in American League (1956 AL)
Managed by Marty Marion
Coaches: Ray Berres, Don Gutteridge, George Myatt and Del Wilber
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Stars: Nellie Fox, Sherm Lollar, Billy Pierce and Jim Wilson
- AL Rookie of the Year Award: Luis Aparicio
Standings[edit]
| American League | W | L | Pct. | GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York Yankees | 97 | 57 | .630 | -- |
| Cleveland Indians | 88 | 66 | .571 | 9 |
| Chicago White Sox | 85 | 69 | .552 | 12 |
| Boston Red Sox | 84 | 70 | .545 | 13 |
| Detroit Tigers | 82 | 72 | .532 | 15 |
| Baltimore Orioles | 69 | 85 | .448 | 28 |
| Washington Senators | 59 | 95 | .383 | 38 |
| Kansas City Athletics | 52 | 102 | .338 | 45 |
1956 Opening Day Lineup[edit]
Jim Rivera, rf
Nellie Fox, 2b
Larry Doby, cf
Bob Kennedy, 3b
Minnie Minoso, lf
Sherm Lollar, c
Walt Dropo, 1b
Luis Aparicio, ss
Billy Pierce, p
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