Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Luke Appling

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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026

1. Luke Appling Marker

Inscription. • Shortstop
• White Sox (1930-50)
• Sox all-time leader in games (2,422), at-bats (8,856) and hits (2,749)
• Ranks third in club history in RBI (1,116)
• Seven-time All-Star
• AL batting crown in 1936 and 1943
• Inducted into Hall of Fame in 1964

No. Retired: 1975

Erected by Chicago White Sox.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1930.

Location. 41° 49.805′ N, 87° 37.949′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It can be reached from West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway, on the right when traveling east. The marker is in 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

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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: Ted Lyons (here, next to this marker); Luis Aparicio (here, next to this marker); Jackie Robinson (here, next to this marker); Paul Konerko (here, next to this marker); Frank Thomas (here, next to this marker); Mark Buehrle (here, next to this marker); Billy Pierce (here, next to this marker); Minnie Minoso (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Also see . . . Baseball Reference: Luke Appling. (Submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Wintrust Kids Zone at Rate Field image. Click for full size.

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 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.