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Originally posted in the “Pale Hose Journal” blog http://blog.palehosejournal.com/2011/04/30/sixty-years-of-minnie-miñoso.aspx
Sixty years ago today, May 1, 1951 White Sox favorite Minnie Minonos (Saturnino Orestes Armas “Minnie” Miñoso Arrieta) , the Cuban Comet, played his first game as a Sox. He also become the first black player to play for the Pale Hose. The White Sox were the third American League team to integrate and the sixth Major League team to do so. 32 years later the White Sox would retire his #9, becoming just the third Sox player to have his number retired. In 2004 they would erect his statue as the first player to be so honored. He has been called “Mr. White Sox” and currently serves as a White Sox ambassador.
Minnie would play 12 seasons with the White Sox during five different stays on the south side covering the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s. He would represent the White Sox in seven of his nine All Star appearances and earn two of his three Golden Gloves for his work in left field for the White Sox. In 1976 after Minoso had play several season in Mexico, he returned to the Chicago to play three games with the Sox. He became the second oldest player, at age 50, to get a hit in Majors. In his eight at bats in three games . His two game appearances in 1980 he was without a hit. Minnie was the Carlos Quentin of his era as he led the league in being hit by pitch 10 times, 7 as a White Sox. Career HBP 192, White Sox 145 (team record)
While a White Sox, Minnie Minoso had a .304 batting average, with an OBP of .397, .468 SLG and an 865 OPS. He had 135 home runs, 808 RBI, 893 runs, 1523 hits, 260 doubles, 79 triples, 171 stolen bases, 658 walks.
If your air conditioner is not cooling well because the system is low on refrigerant, recharging the system with refrigerant should restore normal cooling operation. Over time, refrigerant can leak out, reducing the efficiency of the system and making it work even harder to cool the air. Our Team Auto strongly recommends periodic evacuating the air conditioning system and recharging so it cools better and lasts longer.
Did you know that you should periodically run the air conditioning system in the winter? This will keep the system lubricated and keep the seals from drying out.
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Opportunities Through Baseball is an organization that promotes positive alternatives to gangs, drugs, and violence. OTB hosts numerous fundraisers throughout the year to help inner city youth overcome the challenges they face through baseball. Some of these funds go towards a camp where fifty kids from the league are brought to Neuqua Valley High School for a week long baseball camp.
Today the kids were treated to an inspirational speech and autograph session by “The Cuban Comet”, Minnie Minoso. Also known as “Mr White Sox”, Minoso was a nine time all star whose career spanned 7 decades and included 3 golden gloves. Here a few images from the event held at the Bulls / Sox Training Academy in Lisle.
Jim Stocchero was honored this past weekend to find his name on the Antron Brown / U.S. Army dragster at the NHRA Route 66 Nationals June 4-7.
Antron Brown’s Matco Tools dragster replaced its 2010 paint scheme this weekend to honor Plainfield based Matco distributor John Wolfe. Wolfe has been Matco’s top distributor for the last four years.
Matco Tools has more than 1,500 distributorships nationwide and Wolfe’s was recognized as the “Best in Category – Automotive Franchises” by Franchise Business Review
Wolf, who is celebrating his 20th year as a Matco Tools distributor, attributes his success to his many great customers.
To show his appreciation of Our Team Auto, the John Wolfe honorary paint scheme was adorned with Jim Stocchero’s name. See attached pictures from the weekends events.
The Naperville Central girls varsity soccer team defeated cross town rival Naperville North last Monday, April 19, with a score of 2-0.
Naperville Central High School's Sally Stocchero, right, defends the ball against Naperville North High School's Hunter Drendel during an April 19 soccer game against Naperville North. Central's girls varsity soccer team defeated its cross-town rival, 2-0.
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