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21 Signs You’re A Die-Hard Chicago White Sox Fan

It's Comiskey, not Guaranteed Rate.

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21 Signs You’re A Die-Hard Chicago White Sox Fan
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The South Side is the best side. Nothing is deeper than our love for our guys on the South Side. Nothing is better than being a lifelong fan of this team. Win or lose, we’ll always love the White Sox.

1. You’ve been a White-Sox fan for as long as you can remember.

I don’t even know if I chose to be a fan or it was just in my blood but I’ve been a fan forever and will always be a fan no matter what.

2. Loving the White Sox isn’t always easy, but it's always nice remembering that we won the World Series in 2005.

We know how sweet victory is, but we also know the sadness of losing seasons and long seasons that never make it to October. Watching the White Sox win the World Series was one of the greatest things I ever witnessed.

3. No matter what, you’ll always remember every player on the ’05 team.

Joe Crede, Juan Uribe, Scotty Pods, Paul Konerko, Mark Buehrle, A. J. Pierzynski, Bobby Jenks, Jermaine Dye, Aaron Rowand, and the rest of the team will always be remembered.

4. We’ve lived through some terrible field names.

Once Comiskey changed to U.S. Cellular, it all went downhill. I’ll never refer to it as its newest name: Guaranteed Rate Field. I could live with The Cell, but I can’t be down with “G-rate” or any other variation.

5. You're a part of one of the best fan bases in baseball.

Being a Sox fan feels like being a part of a family—one that collectively hates the north siders.

6. Some of your earliest memories are going to the games with your family.

Going to the Sox games as a kid was one of your favorite summer activities.

7. Your Sox pride shows in your wardrobe.

I can probably go months of wearing Sox gear and not repeat an outfit. I wish I was kidding. I have Sox pants, socks, shoes, T-Shirts, jerseys, purses, headgear, hats, sweatshirts, etc.

8. No matter what, you’ve never EVER rooted for the Cubs (and never will).

Props to them for winning the World Series, but I never once rooted for them (or necessarily against them). You know the saying: I root for the White Sox and whoever is playing the Cubs. There is a rivalry for a reason. We don't turn our backs on our team. The Crosstown Cup is almost as big a deal as a World Series title... almost.

9. “Don’t Stop Believing” is more than just a good song to you.

You associate this Journey song with the 2005 postseason and just the White Sox in general.

10. The same goes with “Sweet Home Chicago.”

Win or lose, you can always count on hearing “Sweet Home Chicago” while leaving Comiskey (The Cell/Sox Park).

11. You know every word to “Let’s Go, Go-Go White Sox.”

It may be kind of cheesy, but you love it anyway.

12. You get ESPN alerts for every game—even if you’re there.

You always have to know what is going on.

13. You follow the White Sox on every social media platform.

They have a Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Snapchat. If you aren’t following them, you should now.

14. You’ve attended at least one Elvis night.

What’s better than a baseball stadium full of fake Elvis’s?

15. You’ve also attended at least one 4th of July game.

I’ve been for the past three years and I wouldn’t want to spend Independence Day anywhere else. There’s nothing more American than baseball, right?

16. You’ve probably attended one Dog Day.

Trying not to get distracted by the dogs gets pretty tough sometimes.

17. You’ve probably also attended a Halfway to Saint Patrick’s Day game.

Green. Green everywhere. You probably also have at least one green White Sox hat and/or T-Shirt.

18. Baseball season is your favorite season.

As soon as spring training starts, baseball becomes your life.

19. You hear Hawk Harrelson’s voice after every homerun.

You can put it on the boards…… YES.

20. Nothing is better than going to a White Sox game.

Whether home or away, nothing beats seeing the Sox in person, except seeing them win while you’re there.

21. You love the White Sox more than you love most things.

Being a White Sox fan is more than just being a supporter, it’s a lifestyle.



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