2005 American League Pennant
Wire-to-wire champions: The 2005 White Sox end the Curse of the Black Sox.
The 2005 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 105th season. They finished with a record of 99 wins and 63 losses during the regular season and won the American League Central six games over the Cleveland Indians. In the playoffs, they won the American League Division Series 3–0 over the defending World Series Champions the Boston Red Sox; the American League Championship Series 4–1 over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim; and swept the Houston Astros in the World Series, ending the 88-year-long Curse of the Black Sox championship drought.
Quick Facts
- Franchise significance
- First ALCS victory in franchise history
Lore & Background
The 2005 White Sox, under manager Ozzie Guillén, won the American League pennant and then the World Series, ending an 88-year championship drought. The team was built around small ball, speed, and pitching, with key acquisitions including Scott Podsednik, Jermaine Dye, Tadahito Iguchi, A. J. Pierzynski, and Bobby Jenks. They led the division wire-to-wire and finished with the best record in the American League.
Reader's Guide
The White Sox won the American League Championship Series 4–1 over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, then swept the Houston Astros in the World Series. The team's best hitter was first baseman Paul Konerko, who hit 40 home runs, had 100 RBIs, and batted .283.
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