2005 White Sox sweep recalled as forgotten powerhouse

Went 11-1 to end 87-year title drought

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Best baseball team too many people forgot Via @DanWoikeSports on X

What happened: Chicago swept Houston in four games to close the 2005 World Series on this date. The title ended an 87-year championship drought for the White Sox.

Why it matters: Chicago went 11-1 through that postseason, losing only once en route to the sweep. Twenty-one years later, the run still frames arguments for the decade's most overlooked champion.

By the numbers: Postseason record: 11-1. World Series: 4-0 over Houston. Championship drought ended: 87 years.

What to watch: Chicago carries the 2005 standard into preparations for the 2027 season.

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@DanWoikeSports 2026-10-26T13:22:06.285906+00:00

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