Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Billy Pierce
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026
1. Billy Pierce Marker
White Sox (1949-61)
Started three All-Star games
Led AL in strikeouts in 1953 (186), ERA in 1955 (1.97) and wins in 1957 (20)
Seven-time All-Star
Most victories by a Sox left-hander (186)
No. Retired: 1987
Erected by Chicago White Sox.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1953.
Location. 41° 49.805′ N, 87° 37.951′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It can be reached from West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east. 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: Nellie Fox (here, next to this marker); Harold Baines (here, next to this marker); Jackie Robinson (here, next to this marker); Carlton Fisk (here, next to this marker); Ted Lyons (here, next to this marker); Frank Thomas (here, next to this marker); Paul Konerko (here, next to this marker); Luke Appling (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
Also see . . . Baseball Reference: Billy Pierce. (Submitted on August 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
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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.
Frederick Nachman, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0), 2005
3. Billy Pierce in 2005
Pierce made an appearance at the 2005 Turn Back the Clock Game at what was then called U.S. Cellular Field. He died in 2015 at age 88.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 7, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 3. submitted on August 7, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
