PHOTOS: White Sox legend Minnie Minoso dies

Sunday, March 1, 2015
FILE - In a March 9, 1957 file photo, Chicago White Sox outfielder Orestes "Minnie" Minoso poses in batting position at Al Lopez Field in Tampa, Fla.
From left: Chicago White Sox shortstop Chico Carrasquel of Venezuela, outfielder Minnie Minoso and pitcher Luis Aloma, both from Cuba, are seen June 19, 1951.
Chicago White Sox legend Minnie Minoso returns the first pitch of an exhibition game against the Chicago Cubs on Friday, March 17, 2000, in Tucson, Ariz.
Ernie Banks, left, and Minnie Minoso, far right, help organize players from the Chicago Housing Authority's Inner City Little League for a team picture Thursday, June 8, 2000.
Minnie Minoso smiles in front of a sculpture of him before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at U.S. Cellular Field Sunday, Sept. 19, 2004, in Chicago.
Minnie Minoso stands during the national anthem before a game between the Chicago White Sox and the Texas Rangers Saturday, Aug. 24, 2013, in Chicago. Minoso died on March 1, 2015.
PHOTOS: White Sox legend Minnie Minoso diesFILE - In a March 9, 1957 file photo, Chicago White Sox outfielder Orestes "Minnie" Minoso poses in batting position at Al Lopez Field in Tampa, Fla.
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Chicago White Sox legend Minnie Minoso died early Sunday morning at age 92, the Cook County Medical Examiner's office confirmed.

"Our organization and our city have suffered a heart-breaking loss today," said Jerry Reinsdorf, chairman of the White Sox. "We have lost our dear friend and a great man. Many tears are falling."

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