Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Luis Aparicio
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026
1. Luis Aparicio Marker
White Sox (1956-62, '68-70)
AL Rookie of the Year in 1956
Led AL in stolen bases 9 consecutive years
Led all shortstops in fielding 8 straight seasons
10-time All-Star
Nine-time Gold Glove winner
Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1984
No. Retired: 1984
Erected by Chicago White Sox.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Hispanic Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1956.
Location. 41° 49.806′ N, 87° 37.949′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It is on West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94). The display is part of the Wintrust Kids Zone at Rate Field, home of baseball's Chicago White Sox. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 West 35th Street, Chicago IL 60609, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest. Globally, it is in North America, on the Great Lakes, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Luke Appling (here, next to this marker); Mark Buehrle (here, next to this marker); Paul Konerko (here, next to this marker); Ted Lyons (here, next to this marker); Jackie Robinson (here, next to this marker); Carlton Fisk (here, next to this marker); Billy Pierce (here, next to this marker); Frank Thomas (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Regarding Luis Aparicio. As
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Also see . . . Baseball Reference: Luis Aparicio. As of 2026, Aparicio remains second all-time in assists by a shortstop, behind only Ozzie Smith. (Submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026
2. Wintrust Kids Zone at Rate Field
The markers are part of the Kids Zone that overlooks left field at the White Sox home ballpark.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 10 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
