February 13, 201214 yr MMM BOP … HANSEN DEALT TO D.C. 1968: The White Sox said goodbye to the most prolific power-hitting shortstop in their history when the dealt Ron Hansen to the Washington Senators as part of a six-player swap. In addition to Hansen, the Sox sent pitchers Dennis Higgins and Steve Jones to the Senators for infielder Tim Cullen and pitchers Buster Narum and Bob Priddy. Hansen set a Sox record for shortstops with 20 homers in 1964. The record stood until 2000 when Jose Valentin hit 25 home runs. Valentin would break the record again and settle on 30 homers in 2004. This would not be the last the Sox would see of Hansen. The Sox re-acquired Hansen from Washington for Cullen on Aug. 2, 1968. I tweet about White Sox history, facts and oddities throughout the day at @DaveMarran ... no money to be made or products to push. I just enjoy it!
February 13, 201214 yr I remember both Hansen trades, and I remember Tim Cullen. That's kind of sad when you think about it.
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