South Side in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Paul Konerko

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Photographed By Sean Flynn

1. Paul Konerko Marker

Inscription.

• First Baseman
• White Sox (1999-2014)
• Six-Time All-Star
• 2005 World Series Champion and ALCS MVP
• One of 37 players in MLB history to record 400 doubles and 400 home run
• White Sox Captain from 2006-14
• Ranks first in White Sox history in total bases
(4,010) and 20-HR seasons (13)
• Made a franchise-record 13 consecutive Opening Day starts at 18 (2001-13)

No. retired: 2015

Erected by Chicago White Sox.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.

Location. 41° 49.844′ N, 87° 38.116′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in the South Side. Marker is at the intersection of 35th Street and Shields Avenue, on the right when traveling east on 35th Street. The marker is one of 12 posted on bollards outside of Gate 4 (behind home plate) at Guaranteed Rate Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 West 35th Street, Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ted Lyons (here, next to this marker); Frank Thomas (here, next to this marker); Billy Pierce (here, next to this marker); Luis Aparicio

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(here, next to this marker); Minnie Miñoso (here, next to this marker); Jackie Robinson (here, next to this marker); Luke Appling (here, next to this marker); Mark Buehrle (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. Konerko's marker is one of 12 dedicated to each of the numbers the Chicago White Sox have retired, including the #42 worn by Jackie Robinson and retired by Major League Baseball in 1997.

Regarding Paul Konerko. Paul Konerko was a key member of the 2005 White Sox, who held first place from start to finish during the regular season. In the American League Championship Series, Konerko hit two home runs and earned the MVP award as the White Sox clinched their first AL championship in 46 years. In the World Series, the White Sox swept the Houston Astros in four games to win their first world championship in 88 years. Konerko finished the Sox's playoff run with five home runs and 15 RBIs.

Also see . . . Paul Konerko career stats (Baseball Reference). (Submitted on November 2, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

"Championship Moments" image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, October 28, 2023

2. "Championship Moments"

In this sculpture depicting the 2005 world champion White Sox, near his marker in the plaza in front of Guaranteed Rate Field, Paul Konerko is depicted on the left, with his trademark power swing.

Additional keywords. Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball

Guaranteed Rate Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Sean Flynn, October 28, 2023

3. Guaranteed Rate Field

Facing east on 35th Street. The Konerko marker is hidden but near the Gate 4 entrance in the distance

Credits. This page was last revised on November 18, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 34 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 2, 2023, by Sean Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.