Luke Appling

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Luke Appling

American baseball player

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Chico Carrasquel
…took over for the popular Luke Appling, who had been the White Sox shortstop for 20 seasons. Although Chicagoans were at first reluctant to accept Appling’s replacement, Carrasquel’s grace and agility soon won them over, and he was the White Sox regular shortstop for the next six years. Carrasquel led…
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…took over for the popular Luke Appling, who had been the White Sox shortstop for 20 seasons. Although Chicagoans were at first reluctant to accept Appling’s replacement, Carrasquel’s grace and agility soon won them over, and he was the White Sox regular shortstop for the next six years. Carrasquel led…
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Chicago White Sox
…of Famers, including Eddie Collins, Luke Appling, Al Simmons, Luis Aparicio, and Nellie Fox, as well as fan favorites Minnie Miñoso and Harold Baines. In 1981 the Sox signed Carlton Fisk, an 11-time All-Star (four with the White Sox) and one of the greatest catchers
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…of Famers, including Eddie Collins, Luke Appling, Al Simmons, Luis Aparicio, and Nellie Fox, as well as fan favorites Minnie Miñoso and Harold Baines. In 1981 the Sox signed Carlton Fisk, an 11-time All-Star (four with the White Sox) and one of the greatest catchers
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