1941 Chicago White Sox Team Photo Featuring Appling and Lyons
The page from the 1941 Major League Baseball Facts and Figures publication features the Chicago White Sox, a team in the American League. It highlights several key players, emphasizing their contributions and statistics from prior seasons. Ted Lyons, noted for starting his 19th season with the White Sox, is recognized as the "Baylor Bear" and has achieved a total of 233 victories during his career. Luke Appling is also spotlighted, celebrated for his impressive .348 batting average that led the league in the previous season, marking him as a significant batting champion. Other players include Joe Kuhel, who set a franchise record with 27 home runs in 1940, Mike Tresh, serving as the team's catcher, and Bob Kennedy, playing third base.