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

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

• All-Stars: Gary Peters and Juan Pizarro
• AL Gold Glove: Jim Landis

Standings

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

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