Happy Mark Buehrle Day!: Why he’s one of the best White Sox players ever

June 24, 2017 | Kevin

Mark Buehrle played for the Chicago White Sox as the communities he represented on the Southside, he played with a working class no nonsense focus on the task while still exhibiting his passion for the game. That sounds like a Southsider to me. Today the White Sox will honor of the greatest pitchers in Chicago baseball history by retiring his number ‘56’. So here is a brief look at video highlights from his incredible career with the Sox. 

This wonderful video shows off Sox fans sharing their memories of Buehrle’s outstanding career with stories about the ‘05 Series, the no-hitters, and the perfect game.

In the beloved year 2005, Buehrle threw a save in the 14th inning in the World Series game after drinking a couple of beers, and won. Yes, this happened and that sounds a like Southsider to me.

The No Nos kept coming from Buehrle with the Texas Ranger.

One of the all-time best on-the-mound performances on any side of town. June 23, 2009 with over 28,000 in attendance at the park on the 35th street, Buehrle saw 27 hitters and with some help from his teammates put 27 down in a thrilling ‘Perfect Game’.

You know have done something special to when Late Night TV icon David Letterman makes you the focus of the classic ‘Top 10’ segment.

Maybe this one just taste real sweet as a White Sox devotee, picking off a post-Cub Texas Ranger by the name of Sammy Sosa at first base. Don’t make excuses Cub fans, Sosa got corked up here.

These are just some of the reasons why Buerhle is one for the best MLB players in Chicago history.

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