White Sox Unveil Mark Buehrle Statue at 2005 World Series Reunion

The Chicago White Sox honored ace pitcher Mark Buehrle by unveiling a statue of him at Rate Field during the 20th anniversary reunion of the 2005 World Series championship team. Buehrle, a five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, played 12 seasons with the Sox and was a key figure in their 2005 title, known for his durability, fast pace, and leadership on the mound. Despite the accolade, Buehrle expressed humility, emphasizing that he played for the love of the game rather than for statues or number retirements. The statue, depicting him in action pitching, was unveiled with his family present and drew praise from former teammates for his work ethic and character. In the same weekend, the team also honored late closer Bobby Jenks with uniform patches after his recent passing. The celebrations coincided with a reunion of the championship team and ongoing White Sox season challenges, including rain delays and a struggling league standing.