RIP, Moose.
Good memories of Moose Skowron at first base for the White Sox in the 60’s. My favorite Sox player tho, was Mike Hershberger, a fleet-footed strong armed right fielder who tried to throw out runners at first base on line drive singles to right. Andy the Clown could make his yell “C’mon Hershberger!” seemingly last a full minute.
I fondly recall listening to Mel Allen during those days when Moose would have a good day at bat: “the Moose is loose” Allen would proclaim.
Thanks for some great White Sox memories, 2nd Bn.
My entire family is from metro Chicago.
My parents moved to south Florida in the 1940’s.
Strange as it seems today, Broward County was almost entirely transplants from the Midwest in those days.
I used to listen to Bob Elson broadcast every Sox game on one of just three or four radio stations in the area.
And Hershberger’s arm!
I'd get to see a couple games at Comiskey during summer vacation each year.
I saw Hershberger field an average fly ball with a runner tagging on third.
My dad is beating on my shoulder saying “Watch him, watch him.”
Perfect strike to home plate.
The runner didn't even try to slide.
The stadium went crazy.