White Sox icon ‘Beltin’ Bill Melton dies at 79

Former Chicago White Sox All-Star Bill Melton has died at 79 years old (image credit: IMAGN)

The MLB community is mourning as Chicago White Sox great Bill Melton has died at 79 years old. The third baseman and outfielder, who spent the majority of his career with the White Sox, had reportedly been battling an illness before his death on Thursday. He is survived by his wife Tess and his children Billy and Jennifer.