Moose

At 81 years of age, Moose Skowron has passed away.  As a former first baseman and  slugger for the south siders, Skowron has played an instrumental part in the organization over the past few years.  In an article featured on the Chicago White Sox website, by Paul Casella, he describes Skowron’s career as one that is greatly rooted in Chicago.  Although Moose spent majority of his career in New York with the Yankees, he is vital to Chicago.  Chicago White Sox owner, Jerry Reinsdorf said “We all have lost a dear, dear friend today. While Moose may have become a star in New York with the Yankees, he was a Chicagoan through and through. I certainly will miss his priceless stories about Casey Stengel, Roger Maris, Hank Bauer and of course, his good friend, Mickey Mantle.”  He then went on to say "A few years ago, we started a tradition of holding monthly lunches here at the ballpark, and the laughter and conversation always centered around Moose. My guess is that right now Mickey, Roger, Hank and Moose are enjoying a good laugh together."  Obviously Moose holds a special place with those in Chicago, and his legacy will live on.   When someone who has spent so much time with an organization passes away, fans are often affected.  I would not be surprised if the White Sox organized a day in the future to honor Moose for his dedication to the White Sox. New York and Chicago surely will miss Moose.