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1953 Chicago White Sox 1953 Chicago White Sox
1952/1954
Record 89-65 .578
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Standings 3rd in the AL (11.5 games back)
Pythagorean 90-64, 90-64, 90-64
Runs (S/A) 716 / 592
BallparkComiskey Park
Park FactorsBatting: 103 / Pitching: 101
Attendance1,191,353 (2nd) (3rd)
Payroll$333,500 (9th)
Spring TrainingEl Centro, California (Stark Field)
ManagerPaul Richards
CoachesDoc Cramer, Lum Harris, Ray Berres
ExecutivesPresident: Grace Comiskey, General Manager: Frank Lane
Minor Leagues(AAA) Charleston Senators, (AA) Memphis Chickasaws, (A) Colorado Springs Sky Sox, (B) Waterloo White Hawks, (C) Topeka Owls, (D) Wisconsin Rapids White Sox, (D) Danville Dans, (D) Madisonville Miners
Radio (WCFL) Bob Elson, Don Wells
TV (WGN) Harry Creighton, Jack Brickhouse

The 1953 Chicago White Sox went 89-65 and finished 3rd in the American League. The White Sox drew 1,191,353 to Comiskey Park. Chico Carrasquel, Ferris Fain, Nellie Fox, Minnie Minoso and Billy Pierce made the All-Star team.

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