1947 Chicago White Sox
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Record: 70-84, Finished 6th in American League (1947 AL)
Managed by Ted Lyons
Coaches: Red Faber, Ed Miller, Colonel Mills
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[edit] History, Comments, Contributions
The 1947 White Sox held the record for most players 40 years or older for 60 years, until the 2007 Mets broke it. The White Sox had five such players - Luke Appling, Joe Kuhel, Thornton Lee, Red Ruffing and Earl Caldwell.
[edit] Standings
| American League | W | L | Pct. | GB |
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| New York Yankees | 97 | 57 | .630 | -- |
| Detroit Tigers | 85 | 69 | .552 | 12 |
| Boston Red Sox | 83 | 71 | .539 | 14 |
| Cleveland Indians | 80 | 74 | .519 | 17 |
| Philadelphia Athletics | 78 | 76 | .506 | 19 |
| Chicago White Sox | 70 | 84 | .455 | 27 |
| Washington Senators | 64 | 90 | .416 | 33 |
| St. Louis Browns | 59 | 95 | .383 | 38 |
[edit] 1947 Opening Day Lineup
Floyd Baker, 3b
Luke Appling, ss
Dave Philley, cf
Bob Kennedy, rf
Ralph Hodgin, lf
Don Kolloway, 1b
Cass Michaels, 2b
Mike Tresh, c
Ed Lopat, p
[edit] Awards and Honors
- All-Stars Luke Appling, Rudy York
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