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Konerko receives autographed jersey from pope

created: July 12, 2025, 8:44 p.m. | updated: July 13, 2025, 12:56 a.m.

Open Extended ReactionsCHICAGO -- Chicago White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run: a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV. The Chicago-born missionary, who took the name Leo XIV, is a White Sox fan. In May, the team unveiled a graphic installation near the seat paying tribute to Pope Leo and that moment. The pillar artwork features a waving Pope Leo XIV, along with a picture from the TV broadcast of the future pope sitting with good friend Ed Schmit and his grandson, Eddie.

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