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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Erin Keller

Pope Leo gifted ball from White Sox World Series game he attended 21 years ago

  • Pope Leo XIV , a lifelong Chicago White Sox fan, has received a significant piece of team history from former player A.J. Pierzynski.
  • Pierzynski presented the pontiff with the baseball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series.
  • The future Pope Leo XIV was famously captured on camera cheering from the stands during that specific 2005 World Series game.
  • This baseball adds to Pope Leo's growing collection of White Sox memorabilia, which includes a signed jersey and a game-used bat.
  • The White Sox are planning a special tribute to the pontiff on 11th August, where fans will receive pope-themed hats.

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