On This Day in 1978 - Not World Series News!

The White Sox name Don Kessinger as player-manager after firing Larry Doby who replaced Bob Lemon in mid-season.

Doby and Lemon are both in the Hall of Fame as players.

Kessinger shown here in his "I surrender pose" went to a team that wasn't very good.

Lemon had a record of 124-112 in 1977 and part of 1978.  The 1977 team was in first place for a while and they were known as the Southside Hitmen.

Doby was 37-50 to finish the 1978 season.

Kessinger was 46-60 before being replaced by Tony La Russa who entered the Hall of Fame as a manager.

The White Sox had losing records from 1978 - 1981.  Boo hoo, the Cubs were not above .500 from 1973 to 1983 - my entire childhood.