Wilbur Wood
The Sporting News’ Pitcher of the Year in 1972, four-time 20-game winner Wilbur Wood led all MLB pitchers in victories from 1971-1974.
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Jimmie Dykes
Infielder Jimmie Dykes hit .280 and tallied 2,256 hits and 1,069 RBI; he also has more wins than any manager in Chicago White Sox history.
Read More >Jerry Reinsdorf
The White Sox owner since 1981, NBA Hall of Famer Jerry Reinsdorf owned the Bulls when Michael Jordan led them to six World Championships.
Read More >Dummy Hoy
The most accomplished deaf player in MLB history, Dummy Hoy set records for games played in CF, and outfield putouts and total chances.
Read More >Shoeless Joe Jackson
Shoeless Joe Jackson holds the record for highest batting average for a rookie (.408 in 1911); his .356 lifetime average is third all time.
Read More >Andruw Jones
At age 19 Andruw Jones homered in each of his first two World Series at bats; the CFer earned a Gold Glove every season from 1998 through 2007.
Read More >Lew Fonseca
Career .316 hitter and 1929 batting champ Lew Fonseca retired from the playing field then spent decades as the first AL Director of Promotions.
Read More >Gavy Cravath
Gavy Cravath hit 24 home runs in 1915 – as many as 12 of the other 15 MLB teams; the total established a 20th-century record for homers in a single season.
Read More >Kenny Lofton
Six-time All Star and four-time Gold Glover Kenny Lofton has a higher WAR (68.3) than 97 position players already inducted into Cooperstown.
Read More >Babe Pinelli
The last call for Babe Pinelli as a home plate ump was, “Strike Three!” on the final pitch in Don Larsen’s perfect game in the 1956 World Series.
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