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Appling, Luke
Lucius Benjamin Appling
Born:
April 2, 1907, High Point, North Carolina
Died:
January 3, 1991, Cumming, Georgia
Bats:
Right
Throws:
Right
Played For:
Chicago White Sox (1930-1943, 1945-1950)
Elected to the Hall of Fame by Baseball Writers:
1964
Biography:
Holding down the White Sox shortstop position during his 20-year career, Luke Appling proved to be a consistent fielder, solid leadoff hitter and fan favorite. As a leadoff batter, he was known for his ability to intentionally foul off pitches until receiving the pitch he wanted for a base hit. He twice captured the American League batting title, finished with a .310 lifetime average and a career total of 2,749 hits. The seven-time All-Star selection was also selected as the White Sox's greatest player by the Chicago fans.
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Did You Know:
that Luke Appling never reached the postseason in 20 seasons with the Chicago White Sox?
Few were better or more deadly with two strikes than Appling. He just waited for the pitch he wanted and lashed into it.
sportswriter Arthur Daley
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This Day in Baseball History
On May 17, 1970, Hank Aaron of the Atlanta Braves reaches the 3,000-hit club with an infield single against the Cincinnati Reds. Aaron, who later hits his 570th career home run, becomes the first major leaguer to reach 500 home runs and 3,000 hits.