Paul Konerko
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Paul Henry Konerko is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a first baseman from 1997 to 2014, most prominently as a member of the Chicago White Sox, w
Konerko with the Chicago White Sox in 2011
Konerko (right) and Jermaine Dye (left) present a jersey to then-President George W. Bush as the White Sox are honored at the White House for their victory in the 2005 World Series.
Konerko (left) and Andruw Jones during a spring training game in 2008
Paul Konerko batting against the Detroit Tigers in 2012
The 2008 American League Central tie-breaker game was a one-game extension to Major League Baseball's 2008 regular season, played between the Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins to determine the cha
The White Sox celebrate victory after the final out
The game was played at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. Fans were encouraged to wear black clothing in support of the home team.
Jim Thome, seen here in the regular season, was responsible for the only run of the game with a solo home run in the 7th inning.