QUOTE (Pants Rowland @ Jun 16, 2009 -> 09:45 PM)
Thanks for posting that again. I have seen it before and it always gets me choked up.
Here is a ridiculous question. If you had the chance to erase 2005 just to have the ability to experience that first championship again, would you do it? I know it is silly, but watching those highlights made me remember how special that season was. There was so much uncertainty, especially that last month of the regular season coupled with the history of disappointment that no one could have expected those last 3 weeks to play out like they did. The euphoria and disbelief of winning the pennant and then the series was so unbelievable. It was also probably the last time I would ever dedicate so much time to a White Sox season. Nothing else in baseball can top the elation of that title. In some ways the aftermath was a letdown knowing that even if they win several more championships in our lifetime, none will be as special as the first. I would love to be able to go back, knowing nothing, and experience it all over again.
I would, but only for one reason...I was living in Texas at the time and didn't get the full effect of the moment. I'll always remember being in Pluckers for game 4 and when that last out was made...I was the only one cheering. I would love to do it over, but be in Chicago.