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The 2005 World Series trophy is coming to Countryside! When: Tuesday, Aug. 15 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Where: Countryside Park, 630 61st Street What: The first 500 fans are guaranteed photos with the trophy. A suggested $10 cash donation, which will benefit Chicago White Sox Charities and the United Way on behalf of U.S. Cellular, is requested for all visitors. Fans will need to provide their own cameras to take advantage of this photo opportunity. COUNTRYSIDE, Ill. -White Sox fans will be able to get upclose with the 2005 Chicago White Sox World Series Championship trophy when it makes a stop in Countryside. Making its way across 45 cities in Illinois and Northwest Indiana, the trophy will be on display Tuesday, Aug. 15, at Countryside Park, 630 61st St. "We're ecstatic to have such an iconic piece of baseball history on display in our city," said Mayor Carl W. LeGant. "We couldn't be more proud of Chicago's ballplayers." Those who attend the 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. viewing will have the opportunity to have their picture taken with the gold-plated 30-pound trophy. Officials, however, suggest that fans come early to the viewing: only the first 500 fans are guaranteed photos with the trophy. "The tour is a big 'thank you' to White Sox fans across the city of Chicago and the entire state of Illinois," said White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf. "They waited 88 years for the Sox to become World Series Champions again. This trophy belongs to them, and we're pleased to be able to bring it to their communities." The trophy is appearing at over 100 venues throughout the tour. A suggested $10 donation for the event is requested for all visitors, benefiting Chicago White Sox Charities and the United Way on behalf of U.S. Cellular. Attendees will also need to bring their own cameras to take pictures with the trophy. |
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