Towards the end of the DVD Sox Pride: The Story of the 2005 World Champion Chicago White Sox, an elderly gentleman is seen riding in the parade along with members of the greatest White Sox team since 1917. Young fans may wonder who he is. Older fans may know without needing a hint. In any case, he’s Orestes “Minnie” Minoso. As he would’ve liked it to be known, you can call him Mr. White Sox.
Minoso, who died in 2015, would’ve celebrated his 93rd birthday on Thursday. Upon hearing of his death, then-President Barack Obama released a statement