southsider2k5 Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 He is one of the very first players I have a memory of at old Comiskey Park. Mostly because I remember someone bringing a sign to a game that said "Claudell Washington slept here" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MnSoxFan Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 Bury him in RF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Allen Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 They got him for Bobby Bonds, and thought he was going to be a star. Had a lot of talent, but seemed disinterested quite often. RIP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wegner Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I was surprised to see that he played 16 seasons in the majors...prayers to his family at this difficult time...RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcq Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 It was 'Washington Slept Here" and it was quite hilarious. After Steve Dahl Disco Ducks and maybe a concert or two, RF at old Comiskey in 1979 was like sewer soup and Claudell was not keen to make sudden moves out there, which earned him a few extra boos if it mattered. Whatever hit tools he started with the league caught up and he made a lot of swishing noises. Might have been Oil Can Boyd's understudy in the mental health field. Sleep well my friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 RIP Claudell, IIRC wasnt he the one who was a something like a World class sprinter that Bill Veeck put on roster if nothing else for his speed? maybe not as he as an all star... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flavum Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 4 minutes ago, The Grinder said: RIP Claudell, IIRC wasnt he the one who was a something like a World class sprinter that Bill Veeck put on roster if nothing else for his speed? maybe not as he as an all star... You may be thinking of Herb Washington on the 70's A's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share Posted June 11, 2020 14 hours ago, pcq said: It was 'Washington Slept Here" and it was quite hilarious. After Steve Dahl Disco Ducks and maybe a concert or two, RF at old Comiskey in 1979 was like sewer soup and Claudell was not keen to make sudden moves out there, which earned him a few extra boos if it mattered. Whatever hit tools he started with the league caught up and he made a lot of swishing noises. Might have been Oil Can Boyd's understudy in the mental health field. Sleep well my friend. That's it. I was a young pup when it happened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThirdGen Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 49 minutes ago, The Grinder said: RIP Claudell, IIRC wasnt he the one who was a something like a World class sprinter that Bill Veeck put on roster if nothing else for his speed? maybe not as he as an all star... Bee Bee Richard, who was on the Sox until Veeck traded him shortly after buying the team, had a profile similar to that. No hit, no glove, but blazing speed, and was often used as a pinch runner. I think Claudell Washington was best known for the ridiculous contract Ted Turner gave him to go to Atlanta. We was at best a mid level outfielder, and Turner gave him one of the biggest contracts in history at the time. He gave him a five year contract, and it was said at the time the next best offer was a one year contract at half the annual salary of Turner's 5 year offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 53 minutes ago, flavum said: You may be thinking of Herb Washington on the 70's A's. Thats it, you nailed it! I got the last name right😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 5 minutes ago, ThirdGen said: Bee Bee Richard, who was on the Sox until Veeck traded him shortly after buying the team, had a profile similar to that. No hit, no glove, but blazing speed, and was often used as a pinch runner. I think Claudell Washington was best known for the ridiculous contract Ted Turner gave him to go to Atlanta. We was at best a mid level outfielder, and Turner gave him one of the biggest contracts in history at the time. He gave him a five year contract, and it was said at the time the next best offer was a one year contract at half the annual salary of Turner's 5 year offer. Yes I recall Bee Bee from the early 70's, he didnt last too long did he? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Chappas Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Do it all Claudell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caulfield12 Posted June 11, 2020 Share Posted June 11, 2020 Three homer game...at a time and place when it really meant something. July 14, 1979 Claudell Washington Chicago White Sox, AL H Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted June 14, 2020 Share Posted June 14, 2020 On 6/10/2020 at 12:07 PM, southsider2k5 said: He is one of the very first players I have a memory of at old Comiskey Park. Mostly because I remember someone bringing a sign to a game that said "Claudell Washington slept here" That's a blast from the past. Another "unique" player to wear the uniform. RIP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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