Luis Aparicio
Awards And Accomplishments
| At the time of his retirement, Aparicio held the major-league record for most games at short (2,581), and American League marks for assists (8,016), double plays (1,553), chances (12,564), and putouts (4,548). He also led the league in stolen bases nine consecutive times (1956-64). | |
| 1956 | American League Rookie of the Year |
| 1958-64, 1970-72 | All-Star Team |
| 1958-62, 1964, 1966, 1968, 1970 | Gold Glove Winner |
| 1984 | Elected to Hall of Fame |
| 1984 | Number retired by White Sox |
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