As the first Black major league player in Chicago, Orestes “Minnie” Miñoso was the White Sox’s Jackie Robinson.

Sharon Rice-Miñoso recognized the number when the family received a call Sunday afternoon. Someone from the Baseball Hall of Fame was on the other end, and that person shared the news that Minnie ...

In his native Cuba, Orestes "Minnie" Miñoso was more than just a popular baseball player, the first Latino superstar in the majors. He was also a cultural icon, sharply dressed and driving around ...

The Hall of Fame is all about showcasing the greatest players in baseball history, but it also tells the history of the game with the most important pioneers, trailblazers and influencers earning the ...

CLEVELAND (WJW) – The Cuban Comet is one of many nicknames for legendary baseball player Minnie Miñoso announced to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame Sunday. It’s an honor his son, ...

Lost in the excitement over Ron Santo's induction to the Baseball Hall of Fame was the discouraging fact that White Sox great Minnie Minoso's bid failed by three votes, as the Trib's Phil Rogers ...

— -- MESA, Ariz. -- This is a story of the missing man, of an opportunity just missed, of kismet unmet. That's because, as Major League Baseball prepares to embark upon its return to Cuba in a ...

When the call from Cooperstown finally came Sunday night, Minnie Minoso was not around to answer. The former White Sox great passed away in 2015 at 90, but family members were able to pick up the ...

CHICAGO (CBS) --Hispanic heritage came to life for a group of Bridgeport students this week with a special guest appearance at their school. Minnie Miñoso Academy is named after the late White Sox ...

The 2014 Golden Era committee vote could have been a final coronation for Minnie Miñoso; a stunning climax after years of advocacy work from fans, colleagues, historians and a wave of Cuban players ...