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cover of episode The case for White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso to make the Hall of Fame

The case for White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso to make the Hall of Fame

2021/2/25
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White Sox Talk Podcast

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The Athletic's Joe Posnanski says White Sox legend Minnie Miñoso is the biggest void in the Hall of Fame. Chuck Garfien speaks with Posnanski, who explains why Miñoso belongs in the Hall and why he's "very optimistic" that Miñoso will get into Cooperstown later this year. Posnanski also shares his thoughts about the White Sox decision to bring Hall-of-Fame manager Tony La Russa back for another go-round as the South Side skipper.

(2:54) - Joe dives into why Minnie Miñoso is the best player not in the Hall of Fame

(7:20) - Miñoso was the Latino Jackie Robinson

(14:10) - Miñoso's career numbers would have been better if allowed to play in MLB sooner

(22:28) - List of facts people may not know about Miñoso

(29:16) - Joe discusses why he wasn't a fan of the White Sox hiring La Russa