White Sox Legend Minnie Minoso Dies

[IDemo]

Source: NBC Chicago

White Sox legend Minnie Minoso, affectionately known as the "Cuban Comet," died Saturday night at 90 years old.

Minoso died of natural causes related to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office.

The Cuban-born Minoso was the first black player for the South Side baseball team. He is a nine-time All-Star outfielder and Gold Glove winner.

Minoso made his debut at Comiskey Park in 1951, and his play time with the team spanned four decades. He was named as a candidate for induction into baseball's Hall of Fame in 2012 but was denied last year.

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[marym625]

1. To Minnie Minoso

And the joy he brought to the people of the Southside. Especially my dad

[Still In Wisconsin]

2. He belongs in the Hall of Fame

No doubt, one of the game's all-time greats. To one of the real "good guys" of the game, rest in peace.

[Gemini Cat]

4. Completely agree. +1

[nomorenomore08]

5. 9 All-Star appearances and he's still not in Cooperstown? Ridiculous. n/t

[Still In Wisconsin]

6. I think he will be voted in this year. At least I hope so.

Just a shame he couldn't live to see it.

[Jack Rabbit]

3. Are they really certain he was 90?

There were always Satchel Paige-like rumors that he was older than he said.

[murielm99]

7. He was the first baseball player I idolized.

I still can't help but think of this: "Baseball been berry, berry good to me."