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White Sox legend Minnie Minoso

White Sox great Minnie Minoso, 82, visits the mural that features him prominently as the largest figure (see player directly behind him) in a series of African American ballplayers that was unveiled on 35th Street below the Metra tracks at Federal.

White Sox great Minnie Minoso, 82, visits the mural that features him prominently as the largest figure (see player directly behind him) in a series of African American ballplayers that was unveiled on 35th Street below the Metra tracks at Federal.   (Nancy Stone / Chicago Tribune)

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The seven-time All-Star was the first player of color to play for a Chicago major league team when he joined the White Sox in 1951. He was also one of the first great Latin players in the majors and one of only two major leaguers to play in five different decades. Minoso played for the White Sox from 1951-1957; from 1960-61 and in 1964, 1976 and 1980.

Minnie Minoso

Cuban slugger Jose Abreu, 26, shares a moment with baseball legend Minnie Minoso, who played for the White Sox in the 1950s, after being introduced to the media at U.S. Cellular Field.  (Antonio Perez / Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox legend Minnie Minoso signs an autograph during a viewing party for the premiere of a documentary about Minoso called “Baseball’s Been Very, Very, Good To Me.”  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Minnie Minoso

White Sox legend Minnie Minoso talks with producer Tom Weinberg during a viewing party for the premiere of the documentary about Minoso called “Baseball’s Been Very, Very, Good To Me.”  (Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune)

Minnie Minoso

Hall of Famer Frank Robinson acknowledges applause as Minnie Minoso, Harold Baines and Jermaine Dye look on. The first ever Double Duty Classic was held at U.S. Cellular Field, paying tribute to the Negro Leagues and Chicago’s own Double Duty Radcliffe. Teens from the Chicago-area and Midwest played against each other.  (Phil Velasquez / Chicago Tribune)

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White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen receives 2005 World Series trophy from Luis Aparicio as Billy Pierce, Minnie Minoso and Harold Baines watch.  (Scott Strazzante / Chicago Tribune)

Minnie Minoso

Current and former White Sox players who played on All-Star teams unveil the 2003 All-Star game logo. The game will be played at Sox Park in 2003: Minnie Minoso, Moose Skowron, Bill Melton, Ed Farmer, Ron Kittle, Mark Buehrle, Carlton Fisk, Chico Carrasquel, Carlos May and Billy Pierce.   (CHARLES CHERNEY / CHICAGO TRIBUNE)

Minnie Minoso

Mayor Jane Byrne chats about baseball with White Sox coach Minnie Minoso after dedicating Carson ball field in Cabrini-Green and officially opening league play there. The ball field is part of new $500,000 sports and recreation complex in its second phase of completion on the site of the former Cooley High School.   (Ernie Cox Jr. / Chicago Tribune)

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Minnie Minoso signs autographs in left field before game at Sox Park.  (Ray Gora / Chicago Tribune)

Minnie Minoso

July 5, 1954: White Sox shortstop Chico Carrasquel,and outfielder Minnie Minoso smilingly congratulate each other after they were picked to play in the All-Star game in Cleveland.  (UPI / Chicago Tribune)

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