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White Sox’ 2005 team knows what championship means to fans, even Pope Leo XIV: ‘We did a special thing here’
The White Sox ’ championship-reunion ceremony kicked off Saturday with a special presentation for Paul Konerko, a gift from a famous fan who was in the stands during the 2005 team’s World Series run. It was a signed jersey from Pope Leo XIV.
The Sox already retired the Paul Konerko's Number 14, 10 years ago, long before Pope Leo XIV was elected. The Sox expect Konerko is willing to share. "He's OK with that, yes.
Paul Konerko, who wore the number 14 and whom Leo rooted for at the 2005 World Series, ... Pope Leo the first American pope, from Chicago, I needed to be a part of that,” he said.
Chicago White Sox great Paul Konerko gets a gift from Pope Leo XIV in honor of 2005 World Series title Vintage Chicago Tribune: Mother Cabrini’s Chicago milestones on her path to sainthood ...
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