Ahead of Dick Allen’s Baseball Hall of Fame induction, Chicago White Sox teammates reflect on his lasting impact

White Sox infielder Dick Allen signs autographs before a game against the California Angels on April 5, 1974, at Comiskey Park. (Walter Neal/Chicago Tribune)

Dick Allen on Nov. 15, 1972, during a news conference at Comiskey Park, following the announcement that the Sox slugger had been selected the American League's Most Valuable Player for 1972. Allen was the first Sox MVP since Nellie Fox in 1959. (Ray Gora/Chicago Tribune)

Teammates cluster around and congratulate Dick Allen after the White Sox slugger's home run ended a 21-inning marathon on May 28, 1973. (Ed Wagner Jr./Chicago Tribune)

Dick Allen is greeted by White Sox manager Chuck Tanner after hitting a home run on June 4, 1974, at Comiskey Park. (Ray Gora/Chicago Tribune)

Dick Allen, 15, Chicago is congratulated by John Jeter, from second from left and Mike Andrews who were on base for Sox slugger's first-inning home run in April, 1973. Next batter Bill Melton is at right. (Bob Fila/Chicago Today)

The White Sox's Dick Allen triples against Oakland on April 12, 1973, at Comiskey Park. (Phil Mascione/ Chicago Tribune)

Orioles second baseman Dave Johnson tries to catch White Sox baserunner Dick Allen, circa July 6, 1970.(Chicago Tribune historical photo)

Dick Allen, right, with White Sox manager Chuck Tanner in 1972. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

The White Sox's Dick Allen is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a third home run on June 11, 1972, at Comiskey Park. (Chicago Tribune historical photo)

Dick Allen acknowledges the Comiskey Park crowd on May 4, 1973, during a pregame ceremony in which the White Sox slugger was presented with the American League Most Valuable Player award from the previous season. With Allen is baseball writer Ed Munzel and Sox Vice President Stu Holcomb. (Ed Feeney/Chicago Tribune)

Former Phillies Dick Allen reacts after a ceremony unveiling his retired number before a game between the Phillies and the Washington Nationals in Philadelphia, Sept. 3, 2020. (Derik Hamilton/AP)

National League Rookie of the Year Phillies third baseman Dick Allen with wife Barbara and their daughter Terry on Nov. 30, 1964 in Philadelphia. (UPI)

Philadelphia Phillies player Dick Allen at spring training in Clearwater, Florida in March of 1964. (AP)