The Ten Most Outstanding Chicago White Sox Players Ever

Introduction

10.) Paul Konerko

Paul Konerko had stints with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds, and spent a significant amount of time with the Chicago White Sox.
6 Time MLB All – Star (2002, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2012)
World Series Champion (2005)
ALCS MVP (2005)
Roberto Clemente Award (2014)
Chicago White Sox Captain (2006 – 2014)
Chicago White Sox Number 14 Retired

9.) Billy Pierce

Billy Pierce had a career that included time with the Detroit Tigers, the Chicago White Sox, and the San Francisco Giants.
7 Time MLB All – Star (1953, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1961)
World Series Champion (1945)
American League Wins Leader (1957)
MLB ERA Leader (1955)
American League Strikeout Leader (1953)
Chicago White Sox Number 19 Retired

8.) Jose Abreu

Since 2014, Jose Abreu has been an integral part of the Chicago White Sox roster.
3 Time MLB All – Star (2014, 2018, 2019)
All – MLB Second Team (2020)
American League MVP (2020)
American League Rookie of the Year (2014)
3 Time Silver Slugger Award (2014, 2018, 2020)
American League Hank Aaron Award (2020)
2 Time American League RBI Leader (2019, 2020)
Recipient of the Sporting News Player of the Year Award in 2020.
Hit for the Cycle (September 9th, 2017)

7.) Mark Buehrle

Mark Buehrle had notable tenures with the Chicago White Sox, Miami Marlins, and Toronto Blue Jays during his career.
5 Time All – Star (2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2014)
World Series Champion (2005)
4 Time Gold Glove Award (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)
Pitched a Perfect Game (July 23rd, 2009)
Pitched a No – Hitter (April 18th, 2007)
Chicago White Sox Number 56 Retired

6.) Luke Appling

Luke Appling dedicated many years to the Chicago White Sox, playing from 1930 to 1943 and again from 1945 to 1950.
7 Time MLB All – Star (1936, 1939, 1940, 1941, 1943, 1946, 1947)
Twice crowned the American League Batting Champion in the years 1936 and 1943.
Chicago White Sox Number 4 Retired

5.) Nellie Fox

Nellie Fox played for teams such as the Philadelphia Athletics, Chicago White Sox, and also took the field for the Houston Colt .45's.
15 Time MLB All – Star (1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961², 1963)
American League MVP (1959)
3 Time Gold Glove Award (1957, 1959, 1960)
Chicago White Sox Number 2 Retired

4.) Luis Aparicio

Luis Aparicio is known for his contributions to the Chicago White Sox as well as the Baltimore Orioles and the Boston Red Sox later in his career.
13 Time MLB All – Star (1958, 1959, 1960², 1961², 1962, 1963, 1964, 1970, 1971, 1972)
World Series Champion (1966)
American League Rookie of the Year (1956)
9 Time Gold Glove Award (1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970)
Led the American League in Stolen Bases for a remarkable nine consecutive seasons from 1956 through 1964.
Chicago White Sox Number 11 Retired
Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame

3.) Minnie Minoso

Minnie Minoso played with the Cleveland Indians, had an impact with the Chicago White Sox, and also played for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Washington Senators.
9 Time MLB All – Star (1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1957, 1959, 1960²)
3 Time Gold Glove Award (1957, 1959, 1960)
Was the American League Stolen Base Leader three times consecutively during 1951, 1952, and 1953.
Chicago White Sox Number 9 Retired

2.) Shoeless Joe Jackson

Shoeless Joe Jackson's career included playing for the Philadelphia Athletics, Cleveland Naps/Indians, and primarily the Chicago White Sox.
World Series Champion (1917)
Cleveland Indians Hall of Fame

1.) Frank Thomas

Frank Thomas is well-known for his time with the Chicago White Sox, as well as stints with the Oakland Athletics and Toronto Blue Jays.
5 Time MLB All – Star (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997)
2 Time American League MVP (1993, 1994)
4 Time Silver Slugger Award (1991, 1993, 1994, 2000)
American League Batting Champion (1997)
Chicago White Sox Number 35 Retired

Written by: David Green