Don Kessinger

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Don Kessinger (1960s)
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Don Kessinger (1960s)

Donald Eulon Kessinger (born July 17, 1942 in Forrest City, Arkansas) is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. Kessinger, a six-time All-Star, was signed by the Chicago Cubs as an amateur free agent in 1964.

Eventually Kessinger would go on to play for the crosstown White Sox, becoming a player-manager in 1979. However, he would resign before the end of the season, as well as retire as a player.

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Preceded by
Lou Brock
Lou Gehrig Memorial Award
1978
Succeeded by
Phil Niekro
Preceded by
Larry Doby
Chicago White Sox Manager
1979
Succeeded by
Tony La Russa