Eddie Robinson, former White Sox power-hitting first baseman, passed away today at the age of 100.
He was the oldest living player.
Robinson played for the Sox from 1950-52, hitting 71 home runs in that time. He held the White Sox record with 29 set, in the 1951 season, also driving in 117 runs. In 1952, Robinson followed up by driving in 104 runs.
The 1951 season was the start of the Sox “Golden Age,” the first of 17 straight winning seasons.
For a power hitter, Robinson also hit for a very high average.