May 2 in Chicago White Sox History: Al Lopez resigns as manager of the Chicago White Sox due to health reasons (1969)

On May 2, 1969, future Hall of Famer Al Lopez resigns as manager of the Chicago White Sox due to health reasons. Lopez, who leaves the game with 840 wins and two pennants, is replaced by Don Gutteridge.

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