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05-16-2012, 06:38 PM
Paul Ladewski of the Chicago Baseball Museum, Bob Grim of the White Sox and I have put this together. I posted the original list a few weeks ago, here is the updated one...including finding out where Terry Forster lives in Canada!!!!!
This is part of the 72 celebration in late June:
Cy Acosta, pitcher. The reliever spent three of his four major league seasons in a White Sox uniform. Won the second game of a double header the first day he was in the major leagues with the Sox on June 4, 1972 vs. New York. In 1973, his 18 saves ranked fifth in the league. That same year he became the first American League pitcher to bat in the designated hitter era. The 65-year-old lives in Mexico.
Dick Allen, first base. He was the runaway winner in the 1972 American League Most Valuable Player vote, as he set career-highs in RBI (113), bases on balls (99) and on-base percentage (.420). The career .292 hitter played for five teams in 15 seasons, after which he served as an advisor and instructor for several years. Now 70 years old, he resides in western Pennsylvania.
Luis Alvarado, shortstop. In 1972, the Puerto Rican utilityman took part in a career-high 102 games. Two years earlier, the former International League Most Valuable Player was acquired in the trade that sent shortstop Luis Aparicio to the Boston Red Sox. Died at age 52 on March 20, 2001.
Mike Andrews, second base. Also a part of the Aparicio trade, he started 143 games in the 1972 season, his last as an everyday player. Was the Sox first DH when he manned that spot on April 7, 1973 in Texas. A member of two World Series teams, he spent more than 30 years as chairman of the Jimmy Fund charity in the Boston area, where the 68-year-old resides currently.
Stan Bahnsen, pitcher. Acquired from New York Yankees prior to the 1972 campaign, the one-time Rookie of the Year posted 21 victories in his first of three seasons with the team. Had one of baseball's most unusual shutouts when on June 21, 1973 he allowed 12 hits and walked a batter yet still beat the A's 2-0. The 67-year-old resides in the Palm Beach, Fla., were he works for MSC Cruises, for whom he recruits former major leaguers to interact with patrons.
Tom Bradley, pitcher. The right-hander was a 15-game winner in each of his two seasons with the team. He also gave roommate Rich (Goose) Gossage his nickname. The University of Maryland product spent two decades as a coach at the college, minor league and major league levels. Currently, the 64-year-old assists his son Andy with the Gonzaga College High School team in Washington, D.C.
Harry Caray, radio announcer. After one forgettable season with the Oakland Athletics, the Prince of Palindromes moved to Chicago in 1971 and his career took off again. In 1989, the St. Louis native received the Ford Frick Award. He passed away on Feb. 18, 1998, at 83 years of age.
Rory Clark, home team batboy. The St. Ignatius High School and Northwestern University graduate served as Allen's caretaker among other responsibilities. The 57-year-old lives in Gilbert, Ariz., where he is president of The Impact Corporation consultant firm.
Jack Drees, television announcer. Before the former Austin High School basketball star returned to Chicago in 1968, he worked for every major network and covered the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Masters and NCAA basketball tournament among other events. He was 71 years old when he died on July 27, 1988.
Tom Egan, catcher. In 1971, the ex-bonus baby became the fifth White Sox player to reach the roof in Comiskey Park history. Three years later, he caught the third no-hitter in pitcher Nolan Ryan's career. A beanball limited the vision in his right eye and a career that once had much promise. Currently vice president for a trucking company, the Tempe, Ariz., resident will turn 66 years old next month.
Ralph Faucher, radio announcer. For three decades, he was the voice of WTAQ Radio, where he was often heard on high school basketball broadcasts. Before his retirement, he was a weekend disc jockey for WERL in Eagle River, Wis., where the 86-year-old still resides.
Terry Forster, pitcher. In 1972, one year after 19-year-old fireballer made the jump from Class A ball, he saved 20 games to rank second in the league. The next season the second-round draft pick led the league in the category (24) before he encountered arm problems. Was a tremendous hitter going 12-24 with a double and three RBI's in the two seasons pitchers were still batting in the A.L. He turned 60 years old earlier this year. Resides in Montreal.
Rich Gossage, pitcher. Posted a 7-1 record in 1972 , his rookie season. Three years later, he led the league in saves (26) for the first of three times in his career. Still known as Rick to family and friends. A member of the 2008 Hall of Fame class, he resides in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he promotes youth sports.
Roland Hemond, director of player personnel. In little more than two seasons at the controls, he turned the White Sox inside out and was named Executive of the Year for his efforts. He spent 16 years in their front office. The 82-year-old resides in Phoenix, where he is Arizona Diamondbacks special assistant.
Ed Herrmann, catcher. In five consecutive seasons (1970-74) with the team, he reached double figures in home runs. In 1972, he gunned down a league-high 50 percent of would-be base-stealers. Tied a major league record on July 4, 1972 when he was a part of three double plays against Baltimore. On June 24, 1973 in the second game of a DH with Oakland he drove in seven RBI's. At 65, the former Kansas City Royals scout remains active in youth baseball in the San Diego area.
Stu Holcomb, general manager. Known best for his work as Purdue University football coach and Northwestern athletic director. He was general manager of the ill-fated Chicago Mustangs soccer team before he replaced Ed Short in the White Sox front office. Died on Jan. 11, 1977, at 66 years of age.
Bart Johnson, pitcher. After a brilliant rookie campaign, the right-hander sustained a knee injury in an off-season basketball game and was limited to nine appearances in the 1972 season. Went 10-4 with a 2.74 ERA in 1974 for the Sox. Later he became a White Sox and Washington Nationals scout. As a freshman at BYU was a member of the All-America basketball team averaging 26 points per game. The 62-year-old makes his home in Oak Lawn, Ill.
Jay Johnstone, outfield. Acquired with Bradley and Egan from the Angels after the 1970 season, the free spirit had a pair of up-and-down seasons with the team. The 66-year-old Pasadena, Calif., resident spent three seasons with the Cubs later in his career. He owns two World Series rings – one with the Yankees and one with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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This is part of the 72 celebration in late June:
Cy Acosta, pitcher. The reliever spent three of his four major league seasons in a White Sox uniform. Won the second game of a double header the first day he was in the major leagues with the Sox on June 4, 1972 vs. New York. In 1973, his 18 saves ranked fifth in the league. That same year he became the first American League pitcher to bat in the designated hitter era. The 65-year-old lives in Mexico.
Dick Allen, first base. He was the runaway winner in the 1972 American League Most Valuable Player vote, as he set career-highs in RBI (113), bases on balls (99) and on-base percentage (.420). The career .292 hitter played for five teams in 15 seasons, after which he served as an advisor and instructor for several years. Now 70 years old, he resides in western Pennsylvania.
Luis Alvarado, shortstop. In 1972, the Puerto Rican utilityman took part in a career-high 102 games. Two years earlier, the former International League Most Valuable Player was acquired in the trade that sent shortstop Luis Aparicio to the Boston Red Sox. Died at age 52 on March 20, 2001.
Mike Andrews, second base. Also a part of the Aparicio trade, he started 143 games in the 1972 season, his last as an everyday player. Was the Sox first DH when he manned that spot on April 7, 1973 in Texas. A member of two World Series teams, he spent more than 30 years as chairman of the Jimmy Fund charity in the Boston area, where the 68-year-old resides currently.
Stan Bahnsen, pitcher. Acquired from New York Yankees prior to the 1972 campaign, the one-time Rookie of the Year posted 21 victories in his first of three seasons with the team. Had one of baseball's most unusual shutouts when on June 21, 1973 he allowed 12 hits and walked a batter yet still beat the A's 2-0. The 67-year-old resides in the Palm Beach, Fla., were he works for MSC Cruises, for whom he recruits former major leaguers to interact with patrons.
Tom Bradley, pitcher. The right-hander was a 15-game winner in each of his two seasons with the team. He also gave roommate Rich (Goose) Gossage his nickname. The University of Maryland product spent two decades as a coach at the college, minor league and major league levels. Currently, the 64-year-old assists his son Andy with the Gonzaga College High School team in Washington, D.C.
Harry Caray, radio announcer. After one forgettable season with the Oakland Athletics, the Prince of Palindromes moved to Chicago in 1971 and his career took off again. In 1989, the St. Louis native received the Ford Frick Award. He passed away on Feb. 18, 1998, at 83 years of age.
Rory Clark, home team batboy. The St. Ignatius High School and Northwestern University graduate served as Allen's caretaker among other responsibilities. The 57-year-old lives in Gilbert, Ariz., where he is president of The Impact Corporation consultant firm.
Jack Drees, television announcer. Before the former Austin High School basketball star returned to Chicago in 1968, he worked for every major network and covered the Super Bowl, Kentucky Derby, Masters and NCAA basketball tournament among other events. He was 71 years old when he died on July 27, 1988.
Tom Egan, catcher. In 1971, the ex-bonus baby became the fifth White Sox player to reach the roof in Comiskey Park history. Three years later, he caught the third no-hitter in pitcher Nolan Ryan's career. A beanball limited the vision in his right eye and a career that once had much promise. Currently vice president for a trucking company, the Tempe, Ariz., resident will turn 66 years old next month.
Ralph Faucher, radio announcer. For three decades, he was the voice of WTAQ Radio, where he was often heard on high school basketball broadcasts. Before his retirement, he was a weekend disc jockey for WERL in Eagle River, Wis., where the 86-year-old still resides.
Terry Forster, pitcher. In 1972, one year after 19-year-old fireballer made the jump from Class A ball, he saved 20 games to rank second in the league. The next season the second-round draft pick led the league in the category (24) before he encountered arm problems. Was a tremendous hitter going 12-24 with a double and three RBI's in the two seasons pitchers were still batting in the A.L. He turned 60 years old earlier this year. Resides in Montreal.
Rich Gossage, pitcher. Posted a 7-1 record in 1972 , his rookie season. Three years later, he led the league in saves (26) for the first of three times in his career. Still known as Rick to family and friends. A member of the 2008 Hall of Fame class, he resides in Colorado Springs, Colo., where he promotes youth sports.
Roland Hemond, director of player personnel. In little more than two seasons at the controls, he turned the White Sox inside out and was named Executive of the Year for his efforts. He spent 16 years in their front office. The 82-year-old resides in Phoenix, where he is Arizona Diamondbacks special assistant.
Ed Herrmann, catcher. In five consecutive seasons (1970-74) with the team, he reached double figures in home runs. In 1972, he gunned down a league-high 50 percent of would-be base-stealers. Tied a major league record on July 4, 1972 when he was a part of three double plays against Baltimore. On June 24, 1973 in the second game of a DH with Oakland he drove in seven RBI's. At 65, the former Kansas City Royals scout remains active in youth baseball in the San Diego area.
Stu Holcomb, general manager. Known best for his work as Purdue University football coach and Northwestern athletic director. He was general manager of the ill-fated Chicago Mustangs soccer team before he replaced Ed Short in the White Sox front office. Died on Jan. 11, 1977, at 66 years of age.
Bart Johnson, pitcher. After a brilliant rookie campaign, the right-hander sustained a knee injury in an off-season basketball game and was limited to nine appearances in the 1972 season. Went 10-4 with a 2.74 ERA in 1974 for the Sox. Later he became a White Sox and Washington Nationals scout. As a freshman at BYU was a member of the All-America basketball team averaging 26 points per game. The 62-year-old makes his home in Oak Lawn, Ill.
Jay Johnstone, outfield. Acquired with Bradley and Egan from the Angels after the 1970 season, the free spirit had a pair of up-and-down seasons with the team. The 66-year-old Pasadena, Calif., resident spent three seasons with the Cubs later in his career. He owns two World Series rings – one with the Yankees and one with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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