Former White Sox Infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. Passes Away at 81
Former White Sox infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. has passed away, Major League Baseball announced. Alomar was 81 years old, just a week away from his birthday on October 19th.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former Major League player and coach Sandy Alomar Sr.
Alomar, a Puerto Rico native, played for six different teams across his 15-year playing career and was an American League All-Star for the Angels in 1970. He totaled 227 stolen bases.
- Played with six teams over his 15-year career
- Included the White Sox for parts of three seasons from 1967 to 1969
Alomar Sr. was originally traded by the Mets along with Ken Boyer and a player to be named later in exchange for Bill Southworth and another player to be named later.
Author's summary: Sandy Alomar Sr. dies at 81.