1979 Chicago White Sox
Record: 73-87, Finished 5th in AL Western Division (1979 AL)
Managed by Don Kessinger (46-60) and Tony LaRussa (27-27)
Coaches: Loren Babe, Fred Martin, Joe Sparks and Bobby Winkles
History, Comments, Contributions[edit]
On July 12th, a "Disco Demolition Night" promotion between the games of a 1979 Chicago White Sox doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers got out of control. The Sox had to forfeit the second game of the twinbill as a result of the field at Comiskey Park not being in a playable condition. Less than a month later, on August 2nd, manager Don Kessinger, the last player-manager in American League history, was fired and replaced by Iowa Oaks manager Tony LaRussa.
Awards and Honors[edit]
- All-Star: Chet Lemon
- Topps All-Star Rookie Team: Ross Baumgarten (LhP)
1979 Opening Day Lineup[edit]
Harry Chappas, ss
Chet Lemon, cf
Jorge Orta, dh
Lamar Johnson, 1b
Alan Bannister, 2b
Ralph Garr, lf
Eric Soderholm, 3b
Marv Foley, c
Ken Kravec, p
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