Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Harold Baines
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Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026
1. Harold Baines Marker
White Sox (1980-89, '96-97, '00-01)
Appeared in 1,670 games
Ranks third in club history in home runs (221) and fourth in RBI (981)
Six-time All-Star
Hit 20 home runs seven times (1982-87, '96) with the White Sox
Inducted to Hall of Fame in 2019
No. Retired: 1989
Erected by Chicago White Sox.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1980.
Location. 41° 49.804′ 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 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east. The display 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 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); Billy Pierce (here, next to this marker); Frank Thomas (here, next to this marker); Jackie Robinson (here, next to this marker); Ted Lyons (here, next to this marker); Minnie Minoso (here, next to this marker); Carlton Fisk (here, next to this marker); Luke Appling (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map
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Regarding Harold Baines. Harold Baines spent the first 10 years of his career on the South Side, where he was the top offensive player on the 1983 White Sox, which won the American League Western Division. His #3 was retired by the White Sox long before Baines himself retired. The White Sox traded Baines to the Texas Rangers in July of 1989; hoping to quell dissatisfied fans after the trade of one of the team's most popular players, the organization retired his number that summer. However, Baines went on to play another 12 seasons, including two more stints in Chicago where he wore #3.
Also see . . . Baseball Reference: Harold Baines. (Submitted on August 7, 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.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, June 7, 2024
3. Harold Baines statue at Rate Field
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 5 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
