1964 Chicago White Sox

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Record: 98-64, Finished 2nd in American League (1964 AL)

Managed by Al Lopez

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

Ballpark: Comiskey Park

History, Comments, Contributions[edit]

The 1964 Chicago White Sox had the best pitching staff in the American League and won their last nine games of the season. However, they narrowly missed out on returning to the World Series as the club finished in second place, just one game behind the New York Yankees.

Awards and Honors[edit]

Standings[edit]

American League W L Pct. GB
New York Yankees 99 63 .611 --
Chicago White Sox 98 64 .605 1
Baltimore Orioles 97 65 .599 2
Detroit Tigers 85 77 .525 14
Los Angeles Angels 82 80 .506 17
Cleveland Indians 79 83 .488 20
Minnesota Twins 79 83 .488 20
Boston Red Sox 72 90 .444 27
Washington Senators 62 100 .383 37
Kansas City Athletics 57 105 .352 42

1964 Opening Day Lineup[edit]

Jim Landis, cf

Don Buford, 2b

Floyd Robinson, rf

Dave Nicholson, lf

Joe Cunningham, 1b

Ron Hansen, ss

Charley Smith, 3b

J.C. Martin, c

Gary Peters, p