1971 Chicago White Sox Key Players: Profiles and Photos
The page from the 1971 Illustrated Digest of Baseball highlights key players and their achievements. Mike Andrews, an infielder, was a steady performer for Boston from 1967-70 before joining the Chicago White Sox in a trade, noted for his .293 average in 1969. Steve Hamilton, a pitcher for the Yankees, was famed for his "Folly Floater" pitch. Ed Herrmann emerged as a strong catcher for Chicago in his second Major League season. Veteran pitcher Joe Horlen faced a challenging 1970 but had been a mainstay for the White Sox since 1962. Jerry Janeski, a promising pitcher and Chicago's Rookie of the Year, was highlighted for his potential. Tommy John, known for durability, boasted a lifetime ERA of 2.90. Jay Johnstone shifted to the White Sox after five seasons with the Angels.