Sox Celebrate: Buehrle Statue Unveiled Amid 2005 Reunion!
The South Side is buzzing with excitement as the Chicago White Sox celebrate the 20th anniversary of their unforgettable 2005 World Series victory. This weekend is filled with reunions, memories, and a special tribute to one of their pitching legends.
Buehrle Honored with Statue
Ahead of Friday night's game, the White Sox unveiled a statue of World Series hero Mark Buehrle in the right field concourse at Rate Field. This momentous occasion kicked off a weekend-long celebration of the team's historic championship run.
Manager Will Venable, who was just starting his professional baseball career in 2005, emphasized the importance of having the World Series legends back in town. He highlighted the close bond between the players and the inspiring stories they share.
Remembering Bobby Jenks
The celebration is tinged with sadness following the recent passing of Bobby Jenks, a key member of the 2005 team. The White Sox honored Jenks by displaying his number 45 on the mound during a split doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians.
A Star-Studded Reunion
In addition to Buehrle, numerous stars from the 2005 White Sox team are in attendance for the reunion weekend. Fans can expect to see familiar faces like Brian Anderson, Geoff Blum, Jose Contreras, Neal Cotts, Joe Crede, Jermaine Dye, Carl Everett, Freddy Garcia, Jon Garland, Dustin Hermanson, Orlando Hernandez, Tadahito Iguchi, Paul Konerko, Damaso Marte, Pablo Ozuna, Timo Perez, A.J. Pierzynski, Scott Podsednik, Cliff Politte, Juan Uribe, Luis Vizcaino, and manager Ozzie Guillen.
Rooney Returns to the South Side
Former White Sox radio voice John Rooney, the man who made the iconic call of the final out in Game 4 of the World Series, is also part of the celebration. Rooney, now the Cardinals' radio voice, will be on the field for the pregame ceremony on Saturday, alongside former TV voice Ken “Hawk” Harrelson and current radio analyst Darrin Jackson.
The 2005 White Sox World Series victory remains a cherished memory for Chicago baseball fans. This weekend's reunion is a chance to relive the excitement and honor the players who made it all possible.