Holding down the White Sox shortstop position during his 20-year career, Luke Appling proved to be a consistent fielder, solid lead-off hitter and fan favorite. As a lead-off batter, he was known for his ability to intentionally foul-off pitches until receiving the pitch he wanted for a base hit. He twice captured the American League batting title, finished with a .310 lifetime average and a career total of 2,749 hits. The seven-time All-Star selection was also selected as the White Sox greatest player by the Chicago fans