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

Mark Buerhle

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026

1. Mark Buerhle Marker

Inscription. Uniform No. 56 - Retired, 2017
Member of the 2005 World Series Champion White Sox
Threw the 18th Perfect Game in MLB History on July 23, 2009, against the Tampa Bay Rays
Pitched a No-Hitter on April 18, 2007, against the Texas Rangers
Recorded a Complete-Game Victory against the Los Angeles Angels in Game 2 of the 2005 American League Championship Series, the First of Four Consecutive Complete Games by White Sox Pitchers in the ALCS
Earned Five AL All-Star Selections (2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 2014)
Won Four Consecutive Gold Glove Awards (2009-2012)
Recorded at least 10 wins, 30 starts and 200.0 IP in 11 straight seasons with the White Sox from 2001-11
Ranks Fourth in White Sox History in Strikeouts (1,396), Starts (365) and Quality Starts (231)
Ranks Sixth in White Sox History in Wins (161) and Seventh in Innings Pitched (2,476.2)
Posted a 214-160 record with a 3.81 ERA and 1,870 Strikeouts in 16 Career Major-League Seasons
Led the AL in Innings Pitched in 2004 (245.1) and 2005 (236.2)
Selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 38th Round of the 1998 MLB Draft
Played for the White Sox (2000-2011), Miami Marlins

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(2012), and Toronto Blue Jays (2013-2015)

Created by Rotblatt/Amrany Studio, 2025
Artist: Lou Cella

Erected 2025 by Chicago White Sox.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 2009.

Location. 41° 49.743′ N, 87° 38.015′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It is on West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east. The statue and marker are in the concourse behind the right field stands at Rate Field, 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.

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

Mark Buerhle statue, near sections 105 and 106 at Rate Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026

2. Mark Buerhle statue, near sections 105 and 106 at Rate Field

8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Harold Douglas Baines (a few steps from this marker); Charles A. Comiskey (within shouting distance of this marker); Luis Aparicio (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox (within shouting distance of this marker); What Is a "Chicago Style" Hot Dog? (within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Thome Home Runs (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Walter William Pierce (about 300 feet away); Carlton Ernest Fisk (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

More about this marker. The statue was unveiled during a ceremony held on July 11, 2025.

Also see . . . Mark Buehrle on Baseball Reference. Buehrle's 214 career victories rank 94th on the all-time list as of June 1, 2026. (Submitted on June 1, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)

Right field concourse at Rate Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026

3. Right field concourse at Rate Field

The Mark Buerhle statue is in the distance on the right side.

Mark Buerhle takes a sign during his 2009 perfect game image. Click for full size.

By RMelon, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0), July 23, 2009

4. Mark Buerhle takes a sign during his 2009 perfect game

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.