- Born
- Birth nameLuis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel
- Nickname
- Little Louie
- Height5′ 9″ (1.75 m)
- Luis Aparicio was born on April 29, 1934 in Maracaibo, Venezuela. He has been married to Sonia Llorente since October 1, 1956. They have five children.
- SpouseSonia Llorente(October 1, 1956 - present) (5 children)
- His number of assists, putouts, and total chances
- Number 11 jersey with the Chicago White Sox
- Played shortstop for the American League's Chicago White Sox (1956-1962 & 1968-1970), Baltimore Orioles (1963-1967), and Boston Red Sox (1971-1973).
- Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, 1984.
- As of the beginning of the 2004 season, held the following records: most consecutive seasons leading Americal League in fielding percentage for shortstops (1959-1966); most major league games played at shortstop (2583); most fielding chances accepted (putouts + assists), lifetime, for an American League shortstop (12,564); most putouts, lifetime, American League (4,548); most assists, lifetime, American League (8,016).
- Led American League in stolen bases 9 consecutive seasons (1956-1964).
- Made major league debut on 17 April 1956.
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