August 17, 20232 yr I mean, we're having articles on everything else? So can we have something positive? https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/minnie-minoso-academy-bridgeport-school-renamed/
August 17, 20232 yr I had heard that this was in the works and am quite pleased to see that it has indeed happened. What a wonderful way to pay tribute to Minnie! For those who don't know, this school just blocks from the ballpark, diagonally across from Grandstand on 35th.
August 18, 20232 yr We used to park near that school and walk to Comiskey Park, pre City/Jerry money grab days. Convenient for stops into McCuddy's with my grandfather pre/post game. Hope the kids enjoy the change and learn about Minnie's history in beisbol and his Medias Blancas.
August 18, 20232 yr This is great. Was the "ñ" changed later? Growing up, i always thought it was "Minoso."
August 18, 20232 yr Author 2 minutes ago, cuban_sammiches said: This is great. Was the "ñ" changed later? Growing up, i always thought it was "Minoso." My guess would be that it was mostly a "1950s newspapers didn't use tildes a lot" thing to begin with, then stuck. It's definitely a more recent widespread adoption as a pronunciation aid - so people pronounce his name like how he did and his family do: Min-yo-so vs. Min-oh-so.
August 18, 20232 yr 31 minutes ago, oldsox said: Bob Elson used to give it the Spanish pronunciation back in the 50's. That's interesting. Harry didn't. Edited August 18, 20232 yr by cuban_sammiches
August 18, 20232 yr 14 minutes ago, Quin said: My guess would be that it was mostly a "1950s newspapers didn't use tildes a lot" thing to begin with, then stuck. It's definitely a more recent widespread adoption as a pronunciation aid - so people pronounce his name like how he did and his family do: Min-yo-so vs. Min-oh-so. Very true. We've come a long way.
August 18, 20232 yr Well deserved. Both Minoso and Pierce played before my time but they were the two nicest baseball players I ever met. Both were White sox Ambassadors for years. Minnie was great with kids, very sincere. Edited August 18, 20232 yr by palehose1 spelling
August 18, 20232 yr Is this the school that is practically right next to the park? Where you can easily see the park from the playground or alley?
August 18, 20232 yr 18 minutes ago, The Grinder said: Is this the school that is practically right next to the park? Where you can easily see the park from the playground or alley? corner of 35th street and Wallace two blocks west of GRF. SE Corner- Old Red Brick Building.
August 18, 20232 yr 2 hours ago, palehose1 said: corner of 35th street and Wallace two blocks west of GRF. SE Corner- Old Red Brick Building. I appreciate the details but Im not from Chicago and I know directions pretty good, is this the only school close to the park?
August 19, 20232 yr 8 hours ago, The Grinder said: I appreciate the details but Im not from Chicago and I know directions pretty good, is this the only school close to the park? No, there’s an Air Force high school or something directly next to the park. You could literally hit the park with a rock from it.
August 19, 20232 yr 7 hours ago, Milkman delivers said: No, there’s an Air Force high school or something directly next to the park. You could literally hit the park with a rock from it. Yep thats it, thanks
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