Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Paul Konerko
"Paulie"
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 7, 2024
1. Paul Konerko Marker
Member of the 2005 World Series Champion White Sox
Earned ALCS Most Valuable Player Honors, 2005
Became the First Player in World Series History to Hit a Grand Slam in the Seventh Inning or Later that Turned a Deficit into a Lead, 2005
Collected Five Home Runs and 15 RBI in the 2005 Postseason
Owns the White Sox Franchise Record with 13 Seasons of 20 or More Home Runs
Is One of Two White Sox Players to Record at least 40 Home Runs and 100 RBI in Back-to-Back Seasons, 2004-05
Tied for the Fifth-Longest Tenure in White Sox Franchise History (1999-2014)
Ranks First in White Sox History in Total Bases with 4,010
Named Co-Winner of MLB's Roberto Clemente Award, 2014
Made a Franchise-Record 13 Consecutive Opening Day Starts at First Base (2001-13)
Named the White Sox Captain Prior to the 2006 Season
Made Six American League All-Star Teams
Played for the White Sox (1999-2014), Dodgers (1997-98) and Reds (1998)
Erected 2014.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1999.
Location. 41° 49.803′ N,
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Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frank Thomas (here, next to this marker); Old Comiskey Park Shower (within shouting distance of this marker); Saturnino Orestes Armas "Minnie" Miρoso Arrieta (within shouting distance of this marker);
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 7, 2024
2. Paul Konerko statue
More about this marker. The statue and marker were unveiled on "Paul Konerko Day" in September of 2014, during Konerko's final homestand as a major-leaguer. Sculptor Lou Cella also created the Frank Thomas statue that sits a few steps away.
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 and won the franchise's first World Series in 88 years. 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 since 1959. In the World Series, the White Sox swept the Houston Astros in four games to win their first world championship since 1917. Konerko finished the Sox's playoff
Photographed by Sean Flynn, June 7, 2024
3. Paul Konerko and Frank Thomas statues
Statues of former Sox sluggers Paul Konerko (front) and Frank Thomas (somewhat obscured by a fan) are in the concourse behind the left field bleachers at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Also see . . .
1. Baseball Reference: Paul Konerko. Paul Konerko's career stats. As of June 2024, Konerko ranks 45th in MLB history in home runs and 75th in runs batted in. (Submitted on June 9, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
2. Paul Konerko Commissioned Sports Bronze Statue. About the unveiling of the statue from the Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany. (Submitted on June 9, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Keith Allison (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons, August 10, 2011
4. Paul Konerko
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 712 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2024, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. 4. submitted on September 25, 2025, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
