Walter William Pierce

Walter William Pierce wore White Sox uniform number 19, which was retired in 1987. A seven-time All-Star, he was selected in 1953, 1955-59, and 1961, and started three All-Star Games in 1953 and 1955-56. He was The Sporting News American League Pitcher of the Year in 1956-57, led the American League in ERA in 1955, in wins in 1957, in strikeouts in 1953, and in complete games in 1956-58. He was named a member of the White Sox Team of the Century in 2000. In White Sox history, he ranks first in strikeouts, first among White Sox left-handers in victories, fourth in wins and innings pitched, third in games started, and tied for fifth in complete games. He played for Detroit in 1945 and 1948, the White Sox from 1949 to 1961, and San Francisco from 1962 to 1964.

Chicago, Illinois · United States