White Sox mark 21st anniversary of 2005 World Series title

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On This Day in 2005: The White Sox won the World Series. https://t.co/wYLFU8r6fh Via @whitesox on X

What happened: Oct. 26 marks 21 years since Chicago closed the 2005 season with a World Series championship. That club was led by Ozzie Guillén, the first Latino manager to win the title.

Why it matters: The date keeps the franchise's modern championship reference point in view. The 2005 club is recalled as a sweep winner.

What to watch: The 2026 World Series continues with Milwaukee holding a 2-0 lead.

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