Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Paul Konerko
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026
1. Paul Konerko Marker
White Sox (1999-2014)
White Sox Captain (2006-2014)
Six-time All-Star
2005 World Series Champion and ALCS MVP
White Sox leader with 4,010 total bases
White Sox single-season leader in 20-HR seasons (12)
AL Comeback Player of the Year in 2004
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° 49.806′ N, 87° 37.95′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It can be reached from West 35th Street 0.1 miles west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east. The display is in the Wintrust Kids Zone at Rate Field, home of baseball's Chicago White Sox. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 West 35th Street, Chicago IL 60609, 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: Jackie Robinson (here, next to this marker); Mark Buehrle (here, next to this marker); Carlton Fisk (here, next to this marker); Luis Aparicio (here, next to this marker); Luke Appling (here, next to this marker); Billy Pierce (here, next to this marker); Ted Lyons (here, next to this marker); Nellie Fox (here, next to this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.
More about this marker. This display and the others in the Kids Zone are dedicated
this page online
Also see . . . Baseball Reference: Paul Konerko. Konerko's 439 career home runs rank 46th in baseball history as of August 2026. (Submitted on August 4, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.)
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026
2. Mark Buehrle and Paul Konerko
The displays about the two teammates from the Sox's 2005 world championship team are next to each other in the Wintrust Kids Zone.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026
3. Wintrust Kids Zone
The Buehrle marker is behind the pillar in the foreground of this photo. It faces this overlook onto Rate Field.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 4, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 4, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
