Total White Sox: The Definitive Encyclopedia of the World Champion Franchise [Hardcover]

Richard C Lindberg (Author), Eddie Einhorn (Introduction), Jerry Reinsdorf (Introduction), Ozzie Guillen (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2006

After nearly 90 years of playing in the shadows of the biggest scandal in baseball history, the Chicago White Sox broke through in 2005 with their first World Series championship since 1917. Their triumph ended decades of suffering for their loyal fans, and it also put the franchise's unique historical impact on the game of baseball back into the spotlight. Total White Sox is the definitive work about this legendary franchise and its place in the history of our national pastime.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

"The ultimate resource ... for in-depth stats filled with exhaustive studies of the history of the White Sox franchise ... is Richard Lindberg's Total White Sox ... or as I like to call it, the New Testament." --Richard Roeper, Chicago Sun-Times columnist

"Winning a World Series in Chicago after so many years of trying proved to me all over again that the fans, and the game we all love, go on forever." --from the foreword by Eddie Einhorn

From the Inside Flap

The infamous scandal of the 1919 Black Sox. Eighty-eight years of frustration--or, at the very least, of baseball without a World Series championship. A sometimes-grim tug-of-war with their intra-city rivals for the loyalty of Chicago baseball fans. Shorts. The history of the Chicago White Sox has been filled with controversy, adversity, heartache, and hope. The franchise has endured more trials and tribulations than any of its American League brethren, and, more so than any other Major League club, those hard times are woven into the social fabric of the team's community of followers. Those long-suffering fans were finally rewarded for their unconditional devotion in October 2005 when the Sox swept past the Houston Astros for their first world championship since 1917. It was their first trip to the World Series since 1959, and it helped to ease the pain, if not erase the memories, of the biggest scandal in the history of baseball. Total White Sox: The Definitive Encyclopedia of the World Champion Franchise delves into that rich history and explores both the good and the bad, the highs and the lows. From the franchise's inception more than a century ago to its first World Series championship in 1906 to the Black Sox scandal and the club's subsequent attempts to escape from its shadow over the next 80-some years until the magical 2005 season, Total White Sox is the ultimate wealth of information for Sox fans, baseball historians, and trivia buffs alike.

This illustrated volume includes nearly 200 player profiles, from Tommie Agee to Richie Zisk; season-by-season narratives spanning 11 decades of White Sox baseball; a battery of statistics and records; and a treasure trove of memorable moments, anecdotes, and fun facts. Total White Sox is a must-have for anyone who considers him- or herself a die-hard Sox fan, as well as for anyone who loves the game of baseball enough to appreciate this franchise's unique place in the history of our national pastime.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 704 pages
• Publisher: Triumph Books; Second Edition, Second edition edition (September 1, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 157243919X
• ISBN-13: 978-1572439191
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 8.7 x 2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #154,391 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding update of 1997's White Sox Encyclopedia, November 15, 2006

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Raymond C. Ruether (Dallas, TX United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Total White Sox: The Definitive Encyclopedia of the World Champion Franchise (Hardcover)

I still have my copy of the original White Sox Encyclopedia and over the years I've enjoyed leafing through it and discovering countless facts, figures and items of interest regarding the history of the Chicago White Sox. This worthy update comes hot off the heels of their 2005 World Series championship, and even if you have the original you'll definitely want to have a copy of TOTAL WHITE SOX in your collection. Virtually everything from the original is here (the only items I've noticed that were not carried over are the color memorabilia photographs), and the season-by-season summaries, statistical information and player profiles have been brought up-to-date quite nicely, plus there are many more additional photographs encompassing the nine seasons since the original volume was published.
One word of caution: as much as I love this book, I had to deduct one star from my overall rating. While reading the summary of the 2005 World Series I came across a glaring factual error regarding the final out of the decisive Game 4 (page 532): "Orlando Palmeiro then grounded out UNASSISTED to Paul Konerko, who, for the second time in the post-season, stuffed the souvenir ball into his pocket." The final out was actually a softly hit ball chopped over the head of pitcher Bobby Jenks, shortstop Juan Uribe charged the ball and fired it to first baseman Paul Konerko, enabling the Sox to win their first World Series in 88 years. Considering the magnitude of that final out, I am somewhat surprised that this mistake made its way into print, but that error notwithstanding TOTAL WHITE SOX is a beautiful volume no White Sox fan should be without!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Total, yes TOTAL White Sox...., January 19, 2007

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Moon and Stars "Die Hard Sox Fan" (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

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Awesome book for the Sox lover. Great history, stats and world series coverage facts.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Total White Sox, February 21, 2007

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This is a must for every real White Sox fan.
Unfortunately, no color photos but the resarch and format are excellent.