Video Title: NYY@CWS: White Sox broadcast remembers Pierce
Channel: MLB
Speakers: White Sox broadcast announcers (unnamed)
Duration: 00:01:07
Overview
This video is a segment from a White Sox baseball broadcast that commemorates the passing of legendary former pitcher Billy Pierce. The announcers share personal anecdotes and highlight his significant career achievements and charitable work.
Key takeaways
Legendary former White Sox pitcher Billy Pierce passed away at the age of 88.
Pierce dedicated 46 years to raising money for cancer research through Chicago baseball's charity.
A statue honoring Pierce was erected in 2005.
His notable career achievements include 18 seasons, seven All-Star selections, leading the American League in strikeouts in 1953, ERA in 1955, and wins in 1957.
His number was retired by the White Sox in 1987, and he accumulated nearly 1800 strikeouts.
