November 14, 2017

Jim Rivera Passes

Jim Rivera, a late blooming White Sox outfielder, died Monday:

The AL leader in triples in 1953 and steals two years later, ”Jungle Jim” played for the White Sox from 1952 to 1961. He was part of the 1959 team that – led by Nellie Fox, Luis Aparicio and Early Wynn – captured the franchise’s first pennant since 1919.

My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Rivera did not make the majors until his age 30 season, missing his prime years. He did manage 56 triples in his career, which strikes me as good for an older player.

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