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20 years later, White Sox fans remember Paul Konerko’s grand slam in the World Series

October 25, 2025 by Sox On 35th

The post 20 years later, White Sox fans remember Paul Konerko’s grand slam in the World Series appeared first on Sox On 35th.

Where were you 20 years ago?

That’s the question we asked White Sox fans on the anniversary of Game 2 of the 2005 World Series, where Paul Konerko sent the South Side into a frenzy with his seventh-inning grand slam.

#OTD in 2005, Paul Konerko hit the 18th grand slam in World Series history.

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— Sox On 35th (@SoxOn35th) October 23, 2025

Below are memories our followers have shared from the unforgettable moment, which was soon followed by Scott Podsednik’s walk-off home run. Comment where you were on October 23, 2005 to be featured!


Dave DiMarzio

In my old apartment. Just tonight, my wife wanted to get rid of the old TV I watched it on. I told her, “No, it has sentimental value.”

Rich Jacobson

Section 101, row 18, seat 21 on the aisle – watched Scott Podsednik’s homer come straight at us.

Jeffrey Spokas

LOL! For some reason, I went to the kitchen and missed the slam! It’s been a running joke in my house for 20 years.

Bradford Fantozzi

Screaming at my TV down here in Southwest Florida. When we won, I asked God to give me two more hours cause a hurricane was starting. Then, a half hour after we won, the power started flicking and then went out. I always said God held it back so I could watch our boys win it all!

Chris Carey

Right-center field bleachers. One section over from the Scott Podsednik winner.

Mike Matousek

Down the 3rd base line. When it went out, that park exploded. Best sports moment of my life.

George Robb

Sitting in upper deck right behind the plate. I’ll never forget it.

Al Dennis

I was 53 years old at that time. Started out as a Cub fan but rejected that lifelong habit in 1992 when the dummies didn’t resign Gregg Maddux! Took only 13 years waiting on the White Sox to finally see a Chicago team in the World Series. Their run through that postseason was amazing.

Tony Noto

Right behind the Astros bullpen!

David Wayman

At the park going crazy! Section 138, just up from the Sox dugout.

Jennifer Poncin

I was on my couch nursing a newborn and watching the game! What a year it was!!!

Ron Murray

At the game. I’ve attended many professional sports games. This was by far the most exciting moment I ever witnessed.

Eric Campbell

Section 158, row 8, seat 13 next to my dad. Best sports moment I’ve ever seen live.

Robert Bertagnolli Jr.

Visiting kin on vacation in North Carolina. I was watching by myself.

Jake Gibbs

At home, wishing my dad was there to watch with me. Miss you dad, RIP.

Ryan Panganiban

Called off work to watch this game at home. I called in a lot during the playoffs and World Series run.

Donald Linaburg

Sitting in front of my TV in Stewartstown, Pennsylvania.

Eric John

There! Left field.

Tony Donofrio

At the game. Game 2 of the 2005 World Series is my crown jewel of sports that I was in attendance for.

Jim Burke

I was there … section 139, row 25, seat 10.

Susan Straka

At this game! It was awesome. 

Phil Maione

Section 129, baby! It was glorious!

James Nienhouse

The United Center screening. I’m glad they won it the night I was there. The place went wild.

Chuck Stiles

I was there. The weather was terrible but the cheering warmed you up for sure!

Gary Heintz

Section 134, row 17, seat 1. What a night!

Nick Baker

I remember jumping and screaming like crazy at the house. It was absolute madness.

Leon Kelley

Jumping off my couch in disbelief.

Evan Klein

Working the 7-7 shift at the hospital,watching in a patient’s room.

Clint Johnson

In Iowa at some small town bar. Only person that kept it open that night was me and our family. In town to visit my aunt at a hospital, needed some drinks after .


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