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This Day In Sox History...March 19


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March 19, 1979 - Sox shortstop prospect Harry Chappas appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated with the caption, “The Littlest Rookie. Shortstop Harry Chappas.”

Chappas was all of five feet, three inches tall. His career was as brief as his height.

In three years, he appeared in 72 games with 184 at bats, one home run, two stolen bases and 15 walks.

Part of the reason for his struggles, from those who knew him, was because of his reluctance to take advice from coaches and teammates.  His only career home run came off the Brewers Bill Travers.

Chicago White Sox Harry Chappas... Sports Illustrated Cover Print by Sports Illustrated

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