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Entering the 2005 season, the Chicago White Sox had not won a World Series since 1917. And there appeared to be little chance that '05 would be any different for the American League franchise and its long-suffering fans. But thanks to resourceful ownership, the ability of general manager Ken Williams to put together a cohesive team, the fiery leadership of manager Ozzie Guillen and player who know how to play the game the right way, the White Sox captured the A.L. Central crown and played almost flawless ball (11 victories in 12 games) in the postseason.The Result: a storybook world title on the South Side of Chicago. The Pride of Chicago commemorates the White Sox's first World Series championship since 1917 and includes:? Foreword by Ozzie Guillen? Game-by-game review of 2005 season? Highlights of the regular season? Division, Championship, and World Series stories and photos all in full colorReview of other White Sox title teamsSporting News Staff is the author of 'Pride of Chicago The White Sox's 2005 Championship Season', published 2005 under ISBN 9780892048458 and ISBN 089204845X.
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