num_pages: 184
description: The 1983 American League West champion Chicago White Sox will forever be remembered for their trademark "Winning Ugly." The star of that motley bunch was an unlikely hero, a kid from Northwest Indiana who’d already suffered a broken neck and been released by the Dodgers organization. That kid, Ron Kittle, led the 1983 White Sox with 35 home runs and 100 RBIs, earning Rookie of the Year honors. In Ron Kittle’s Tales from the White Sox Dugout, Kittle remembers the greatest stories from his days starring on the South Side. His memories of the 1983 champions include some unique, never-before-told stories. Kittle shares titbits about manager Tony LaRussa, catcher Carlton Fisk, outfielder Harold Baines, Cy Young Winner LaMarr Hoyt, and a host of others. Kittle also shares some inspiring stories from his personal life. Few fans knew it, but the star outfielder dealt with pain on a daily basis throughout his career after suffering a neck injury in his first professional game. And even before his retirement at age 33, Kittle was helping others through his Indiana Sports Charities. Ron Kittle’s Tales from the White Sox Dugout is a great read, the perfect addition for any White Sox fan.
language: English
title: Ron Kittle's Tales from the White Sox Dugout
titlecomplete: Ron Kittle's Tales from the White Sox Dugout
genres: Baseball
ratings_count: 25
publisher: Sports Publishing LLC