Paul Konerko’s son has made his college decision. Owen Konerko, a top-ranked member of the Class of 2027, announced his commitment to the University of Michigan on September 29, sharing the news across his personal social media accounts.
Where were you 20 years ago? That’s the question we asked White Sox fans on the anniversary of Game 2 of the 2005 World Series, where Paul Konerko sent the South Side into a frenzy with his seventh-inning grand slam.
They brought back the legends. They gave Paul Konerko a jersey signed by an actual pope. And for a couple of minutes, the vibes felt good on the South Side.
The best stat to determine a player's worth is WAR--wins above replacement--an analytical metric that was not available until relatively recently. The formula for WAR differs for position players and pitchers, and I'll lay it out in layman's terms.
Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.