knightni Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) 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, 2008 by BigSqwert Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipps Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Great guy and a perfect way to kick off the top 10. Some guys are just Chicago guys. Paul is one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 I remember that doofus Walter Jacobson complaining on the news when Paulie circled the bases in Minnesota holding a beer can back in 2000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitetrain8601 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 Meh, not one of my favorites, but I'm shocked he wasn't in the top 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxbrian Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 That 2005 is the only World Series highlight that still gives me chills to this day. Thanks for everything, Cap'in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 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... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowand44 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 To be honest, I was never a huge fan of his until 05. Hard not to love the guy after game 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 "Swing and a long one to left. It's gonna go! It's a slam! Sox lead, 6-4, light it up!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gregory Pratt Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milkman delivers Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted September 11, 2008 Share Posted September 11, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YASNY Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vandy125 Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 Big Konerko fan here. Nice way to start off the top 10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DABearSoX Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 I got the Paulie bug after his walk off in MN I think in '03. The one that pulled him out of his funk... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiSox_Sonix Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
santo=dorf Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathom Posted September 12, 2008 Share Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) 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, 2008 by fathom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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