1961 Chicago White Sox

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Record: 86-76, Finished 4th in American League (1961 AL)

Managed by Al Lopez

Coaches: Ray Berres, John Cooney, Tony Cuccinello and Don Gutteridge

Ballpark: Comiskey Park

Awards and Honors

• All-Stars: Luis Aparicio, Nellie Fox, Ray Herbert, Billy Pierce and Roy Sievers
• AL Gold Glove: Luis Aparicio (SS) and Jim Landis (OF)
• Topps All-Star Rookie Team: J.C. Martin (C), Floyd Robinson (OF) and Charley Smith (3B)

Standings

American League	W	L	Pct.	GB
New York Yankees	109	53	.673	--
Detroit Tigers	101	61	.623	8
Baltimore Orioles	95	67	.623	14
Chicago White Sox	86	76	.531	23
Cleveland Indians	78	83	.484	30.5
Boston Red Sox	76	86	.469	33
Minnesota Twins	70	90	.438	38
Los Angeles Angels	70	91	.435	38.5
Kansas City Athletics	61	100	.379	47.5
Washington Senators	61	100	.379	47.5

1961 Opening Day Lineup

Luis Aparicio, ss

Nellie Fox, 2b

Minnie Minoso, lf

Roy Sievers, 1b

J.C. Martin, 3b

Al Smith, rf

Jim Landis, cf

Sherm Lollar, c

Early Wynn, p