1979 Chicago White Sox
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Record: 73-87, Finished 5th in AL Western Division (1979 AL)
Managed by Don Kessinger (46-60) and Tony LaRussa (27-27)
Coaches: Fred Martin, Joe Sparks, Bobby Winkles
[edit] History, Comments, Contributions
On July 12, a "Disco Demolition Night" promotion between the games of a Chicago White Sox doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers got out of control. The Sox had to forfeit the second game. Less than a month later, on August 2, manager Don Kessinger was fired and replaced by Iowa Oaks manager Tony LaRussa.
[edit] 1979 Opening Day Lineup
Harry Chappas, ss
Chet Lemon, cf
Jorge Orta, dh
Lamar Johnson, 1b
Alan Bannister, 2b
Ralph Garr, lf
Eric Soderholm, 3b
Marv Foley, c
Ken Kravec, p
[edit] Awards and Honors
- All-Star Chet Lemon
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