March 02--May 1, 1951: Minnie Minoso makes his White Sox debut, becoming Chicago's first black major league player. He homers off Yankees right-hander Vic Raschi in his first plate appearance and goes on to be named the Sporting News' Rookie of the Year.
July 10, 1951: Minoso becomes the second Latino All-Star in major league history, pinch-hitting in the All-Star Game for Sox teammate Chico Carrasquel, who was the first. Minoso was a seven-time All-Star.
April 19, 1960: In his first game in Sox uniform since September 1957, Minoso hits a grand slam and then leads off the bottom of the ninth with a shot into the upper deck to break a 9-9 tie and give the Sox an opening-day victory over Kansas City.
Sept. 12, 1976: Minoso comes out of retirement for three games for the Sox and notches his final major league hit of 1,963 total. He also has two at-bats in 1980, allowing him to play in five decades.
Sept. 19, 2004: The White Sox unveil a sculpture of Minoso at U.S. Cellular Field after retiring his No. 9 in 1983. Upon seeing it for the first time, he hugs the statue.
