The Go-Go Sox Trivia Quiz

Answer: Cleveland Indians

The Chicago White Sox finished the 1959 season to win their first pennant in 40 years. The New York Yankees suffered a rare off-year, going only 79-75 for a third-place finish in the standings. The Tigers ended up in fourth place with a record of 76-78. Baltimore finished in sixth position at 74-80.

Answer: Al Lopez

Al Lopez is one of the greatest managers in Chicago White Sox history. From 1957 to 1965, he led the Sox to nine consecutive winning seasons, including the 1959 A.L. pennant. Overall, Lopez won 1410 games in his managerial career. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1977. Dykes was the Tigers' skipper in 1959, Richards led the Orioles, and Elliott would manage the Kansas City A's in 1960.

Answer: Sherm Lollar

Sherm Lollar is one of the best catchers in White Sox history. He was their backstop from 1952 to 1963 and was selected six times to represent the Pale Hose in the All-Star game. During the 1959 season, Lollar batted .265, hit 22 home runs and had 84 RBIs. For his career, Lollar belted 155 home runs. Al Smith was second to Lollar with 17 home runs for the 1959 Go-Go Sox. Norm Cash would later play with the Detroit Tigers.

Answer: Luis Aparicio

Luis Aparicio led the American League nine straight seasons (1956-64) in stolen bases. He was known for his speed and his slick fielding ability. During his career, Aparicio stole 506 bases. He was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1984. Jim Landis was second to Aparicio in stolen bases for the 1959 Sox, swiping 20 bags.

Answer: 24

Early Wynn was a hard-throwing, mean-spirited pitcher who finished his career with 300 victories. He pitched with the White Sox from 1958 to 1962. In 1959, Wynn had a record of 22-10, and he also won a World Series game against the Dodgers. Ol' number 24 was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1972. Billy Pierce wore uniform number 19, Bob Shaw was number 35, and Gerry Staley was number 21 for the White Sox.

Answer: Jim Landis

Jim Landis, appropriately enough, wore uniform number 1. He was one of the best defensive outfielders in the Major Leagues from 1957 to 1965, recording 2927 putouts in his career. Landis played with the White Sox from 1957 to 1964 and won five Gold Gloves. He was a member of the 1962 A.L. All-Star team.

Answer: Nellie Fox

Nellie Fox won the 1959 MVP award by combining his fielding prowess at second base with a .306 batting average. He played with the White Sox from 1950 to 1963, earning 10 All-Star selections during that time. He always seemed to have a thick wad of tobacco in his cheek. Fox batted .375 in the 1959 World Series and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1997.

Answer: Larry Doby

Larry Doby spent most of his career with the Cleveland Indians. However, in 1959, he appeared in 21 games for the White Sox, batting .241. Doby did not play in the 1959 World Series. He belted 253 home runs during his career and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 1998. Ashburn played for the Phillies in 1959, Snider was a Dodger, and Slaughter appeared with the Yankees and Braves.

Answer: Ted Kluszewski

Ted "Big Klu" Kluszewski was a fearsome slugger during the 1950s, doing most of his damage with the Cincinnati Reds. The White Sox acquired him from Pittsburgh in 1959 to add some power to their lineup. In the 1959 World Series, Kluszewski belted three home runs and had 10 RBIs with a .391 batting average.

He ended his career with 279 home runs. Sherm Lollar had the only other World Series round tripper for the Sox in 1959.

Answer: Bob Shaw

Righty Bob Shaw out-dueled a 23-year-old Sandy Koufax to win game five in Los Angeles. Shaw pitched seven innings, Billy Pierce completed the eighth inning, and Dick Donovan picked up the save. The only run of the contest scored on a double-play ground ball by Sherm Lollar.

It would be the last World Series victory for the White Sox until 2005. Bob Shaw won 18 games for the ChiSox in 1959. He had a record of 108-98 during his career.