White Sox Homerun hitters from A.J. to Zeke
M is for Minnie
M is for Minnie
Orestes "Minnie" Minoso
Minnie Minoso was the all-time home run leader for the Chicago White Sox when on September 3, 1956 he belted his 80th for theWhite Sox eclipsing the Zeke Bonura's mark of 79 which he had tied the day prior, th. By the end of 1957, Minoso had 100 White Sox round trippers.
Minnie spent 1958 and 1959 with the Cleveland Indians and during that time Sherm Lollar took over the White Sox home run lead. When Minoso returned to the South-side in 1960, He wrested the lead from Lollar and finished his career with 135 White Sox homers. He kept the title until August 4, 1974 when Bill Melton hit # 136.
Minoso hit 135 dingers with the pale hose and 51 for other teams for a total of 186 major league 4 baggers. In the course of his career, he averaged 16 homers over 162 game season,
Minnie, who passed away March 1st of this year hit 21 homers for the Sox in 1956 and 20 in 1960, his best 2 yeers HRwise for the club.
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