September 11, 200817 yr 10. Paul Konerko (20 of 27 lists - 286 points - highest ranking #2 MHizzle85) bio by MHizzle85 - Paul Konerko. 3-time all-star. 2004 AL Comeback Player of the Year. 2005 ALCS MVP. One of the key pieces of the World Series team. One of my favorite Sox players of all time. Back in 1999 when he came over in a trade for Mike Cameron, at the time i thought, who's Paul Konerko and why did we trade Mike Cameron? (Mike Cameron being a player that I enjoyed watching) I also had no idea of the numbers he would put up. Sure he's been struggling this season, but I'll never forget his monster 2004-2006 hitting at least 35 homers and driving in 100 during that time. I will also never forget the great postseason he had in 2005, especially the grand slam (which would be the first in White Sox world series history) in Game 2 of the World Series. Even better was him giving Jerry Reinsdorf the game clinching ball at the World Series rally and how happy I, as well as every other Sox fan I knew that he was re-signed shortly thereafter. These are many of the reasons why Paul Konerko is one of my favorite White Sox players of all time.
September 11, 200817 yr QUOTE (knightni @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 12:57 PM) 10. Paul Konerko I will also never forget the great postseason he had in 2005, especially the grand slam (which would be the first in White Sox world series history) in Game 1 of the World Series. Even better was him giving Jerry Reinsdorf the game clinching ball at the World Series rally and how happy I, as well as every other Sox fan I knew that he was re-signed shortly thereafter. Wrong game. Edited September 11, 200817 yr by BigSqwert
September 11, 200817 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 01:36 PM) Wrong game. Yeah and it was my most memorable moment ever as a sox fan by far.
September 11, 200817 yr That's a great picture of Paulie with his fist in the air. One of the best Sox ever. What a great trade in acquiring him.
September 11, 200817 yr Great guy and a perfect way to kick off the top 10. Some guys are just Chicago guys. Paul is one of them.
September 11, 200817 yr I remember that doofus Walter Jacobson complaining on the news when Paulie circled the bases in Minnesota holding a beer can back in 2000.
September 11, 200817 yr That 2005 is the only World Series highlight that still gives me chills to this day. Thanks for everything, Cap'in.
September 11, 200817 yr QUOTE (whitesoxbrian @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 08:32 PM) That 2005 is the only World Series highlight that still gives me chills to this day. Thanks for everything, Cap'in. Sounds like a parting remark...
September 11, 200817 yr To be honest, I was never a huge fan of his until 05. Hard not to love the guy after game 2.
September 11, 200817 yr "Swing and a long one to left. It's gonna go! It's a slam! Sox lead, 6-4, light it up!"
September 11, 200817 yr QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 03:19 PM) I remember that doofus Walter Jacobson complaining on the news when Paulie circled the bases in Minnesota holding a beer can back in 2000. Did he really circle the bases after a homerun with a beer can?
September 11, 200817 yr QUOTE (Gregory Pratt @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 04:51 PM) Did he really circle the bases after a homerun with a beer can? I believe that was after they clinched the division in Minnesota, during the celebration.
September 11, 200817 yr Paulie's grand slam = my favorite Damaso Marte moment. I remember that doofus Walter Jacobson complaining on the news when Paulie circled the bases in Minnesota holding a beer can back in 2000. Of course after that Skippy has been silent on the Cubs spraying champagne on the Ivy in 2003 and celebrating with alcohol in 2007. Oh, and Skippy has been nailed for a DUI twice since then.
September 11, 200817 yr QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 05:02 PM) I believe that was after they clinched the division in Minnesota, during the celebration. You are correct.
September 12, 200817 yr Great guy and a perfect way to kick off the top 10. Some guys are just Chicago guys. Paul is one of them. That's a great way to put it. Maybe it's the name Konerko like Grabowski.
September 12, 200817 yr QUOTE (greg775 @ Sep 11, 2008 -> 10:42 PM) That's a great way to put it. Maybe it's the name Konerko like Grabowski. ... or Dybzinski
September 12, 200817 yr I got the Paulie bug after his walk off in MN I think in '03. The one that pulled him out of his funk...
September 12, 200817 yr QUOTE (DABearSoX @ Sep 12, 2008 -> 09:34 AM) I got the Paulie bug after his walk off in MN I think in '03. The one that pulled him out of his funk... Did we play a home game there then?
September 12, 200817 yr I got the Paulie bug after his walk off in MN I think in '03. The one that pulled him out of his funk... He tied it off of Guardado, and then Frank hit a 2-run walk off shot on July 2nd 2003. It was Carl Everett's and Roberto Alomar's first game with the Sox. That was an awesome night in the bleachers.
September 12, 200817 yr QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Sep 12, 2008 -> 05:50 PM) He tied it off of Guardado, and then Frank hit a 2-run walk off shot on July 2nd 2003. It was Carl Everett's and Roberto Alomar's first game with the Sox. That was an awesome night in the bleachers. f***ing Billy Koch....however, that game was one of the most exciting I can remember. Edited September 12, 200817 yr by fathom
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