Biographical and Playing Info
Given Name: Lucius Benjamin Appling
Nickname: Old Aches and Pains,Luscious Luke
Born: High Point, NC, USA, in 1907
School: Did not attend college.
Primary Position: Shortstop
Batted: Right Threw: Right
Major League Games: 2422
Primary Team: Chicago White Sox
Played For
Chicago White Sox (1930-1950)
First major league game: 1930-09-10
Final major league game: 1950-10-01
Hall of Fame Voting
1953 – 2/198 votes
1955 – 3/189 votes
1956 – 14/145 votes
1958 – 77/200 votes
1960 – 72/202 votes
1962 – 48/120 votes
1964 – 142/151 votes
1964 – 189/ votes (Inducted)
See his complete statistical record at baseball-reference.com