Remembering the White Sox 2005 championship parade
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CHICAGO – There are moments from a championship season that always come to mind on the field.
For fans of the White Sox, there were a few of those moments over the course of the 2005 season.
From a shutout win on opening day to 99 regular season wins, “El Duque” getting out of a bases loaded jam in Boston and AJ Pierzynski’s run on a dropped third strike against the Angels.
Paul Konerko’s grand slam, Scott Podsednik’s walk-off, a 14-inning win, then a sweeping victory in Game 4 highlighted the World Series in which the White Sox won their first title since 1917.
But the biggest memories sometimes come from the celebration of a championship, which came 17 years ago Friday.
CHICAGO – OCTOBER 28: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen waves to fans from a double-decker bus during a ticker-tape parade for the White Sox baseball team October 28, 2005 in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago White Sox won their first World Series in 88 years after beating the Houston Astros in a four-game sweep. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)CHICAGO – OCTOBER 28: Chicago White Sox fans gather around the stage at a rally October 28, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago police estimated 1.75 million fans gathered in downtown Chicago for the victory parade and rally, celebrating the team’s four-game sweep of the Houston Astros to win the World Series for the first time since 1917. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)CHICAGO – OCTOBER 28: Chicago White Sox fans cheer as members of the team pass by on buses during a parade through the city’s downtown October 28, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago police estimated 1.75 million fans gathered in downtown Chicago for the victory parade and rally, celebrating the team’s four-game sweep of the Houston Astros to win the World Series for the first time since 1917. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)CHICAGO – OCTOBER 28: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen hoists the World Series trophy during a rally downtown October 28, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. Chicago police estimated 1.75 million fans gathered in downtown Chicago for the victory parade and rally, celebrating the team’s four-game sweep of the Houston Astros to win the Series for the first time since 1917. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)CHICAGO – OCTOBER 28: Three members of the Chicago White Sox Aaron Rowand (L), Geoff Blum (C) and Joe Crede (R) wave to fans from a double-decker bus during a ticker-tape parade for the White Sox baseball team October 28, 2005 in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago White Sox won their first World Series in 88 years after beating the Houston Astros in a four-game sweep. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)CHICAGO – OCTOBER 28: Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen waves to fans from a double-decker bus during a ticker-tape parade for the White Sox baseball team October 28, 2005 in downtown Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago White Sox won their first World Series in 88 years after beating the Houston Astros in a four-game sweep. (Photo by Tim Boyle/Getty Images)CHICAGO – OCTOBER 28: Designated hitter Frank Thomas #35 at the Chicago White Sox holds the World Series Trophy during the victory parade on October 28, 2005 in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago White Sox swept the Houston Astros and won the 2005 World Series. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)An “el” train passes overhead as Chicago White Sox players and their families travel in buses in a parade in downtown Chicago Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, during the city’s celebration for the team’s World Series championship. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)Chicago White Sox infielder Geoff Blum pumps his fist during a ticker-tape parade in the downtown business district of Chicago Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, during the city’s celebration for the team’s World Series championship. Blum hit the game-winning home run in Game 3 of the Series. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)Chicago White Sox players and their families travel in buses through a ticker-tape parade in the downtown business district of Chicago Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, during the city’s celebration for the team’s World Series championship. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)An “el” train passes overhead as Chicago White Sox players and their families travel in buses in a parade in downtown Chicago Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, during the city’s celebration for the team’s World Series championship. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)Mounted Chicago Police lead the procession of buses carrying Chicago White Sox players and their families through a ticker-tape parade in the downtown business district of Chicago Friday, Oct. 28, 2005, during the city’s celebration for the team’s World Series championship. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
The White Sox held their World Series championship parade through the streets of Chicago, starting at then US Cellular Field before making its way to downtown. The confetti flew as the team coaches and players rode down LaSalle Street before a rally was held downtown.
The late Ed Farmer along with Hawk Harrelson handled the emcee duties while then White Sox organist Nancy Faust played a few tunes during the ceremony. Along with the player speeches came a presentation of the final out ball from Konerko to team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf.
Steven Perry, the former lead singer of Journey, sang the group’s hit song “Don’t Stop Believin’” which had become an anthem of the team throughout the 2005 season.
You can see a full gallery of pictures from that day above.
