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

How Do You Measure Up?

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026

1. How Do You Measure Up? Marker

Inscription.
Frank Thomas
>>6'5" height
Nicknamed the Big Hurt for his power at the plate — 521 career homer runs.

Luis Aparicio
>>5'9" height
Ranks second in White Sox history in stolen bases (318) and won nine Gold Gloves.

Mark Buehrle
>>6'6" stride
Strived for greatness in five All-Star games, a no hitter, a perfect game and the 2005 World Series.

Dewayne Wise
>>24" vertical
Dewayne's 24" vertical saved Mark Buehrle's perfect game in 2009.

Erected by Chicago White Sox.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Hispanic Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the Baseball Hall of Famers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 23, 2009.

Location. 41° 49.817′ N, 87° 37.945′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It can be reached from West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east. This display is in the Wintrust Kids Zone at Rate Field, home of baseball's Chicago White Sox. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chicago IL 60616,

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United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Great Lakes,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Mark Buehrle (a few steps from this marker); Luis Aparicio (a few steps from this marker); Paul Konerko (a few steps from this marker); Luke Appling (a few steps from this marker); Jackie Robinson (a few steps from this marker); Carlton Fisk (a few steps from this marker); Ted Lyons (a few steps from this marker); Billy Pierce (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Regarding How Do You Measure Up?. Frank Thomas was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014; Luis Aparicio was voted into the Hall in 1984.

Buehrle was a legendary pitcher for the White Sox, a key part of their 2005 world championship team,

How Do You Measure Up? display in the Wintrust Kids Zone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026

2. How Do You Measure Up? display in the Wintrust Kids Zone

while Wise was a journeyman outfielder who played for six teams in 12 big-league seasons. The two are forever linked, however, by Wise's leaping ninth-inning catch of a Gabe Kapler fly ball that stole a home run and preserved Buehrle's perfect game on July 23, 2009. The next batter struck out and Buehrle recorded the 18th perfect game in baseball history.

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.