White Sox 5, Royals 4
Paul Konerko waves to the fans in the outfield as he is introduced. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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Photos from Paul Konerko’s pregame tribute ceremony and the game against the Royals at U.S. Cellular Field.
Paul Konerko during the third inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Young fans cheer during the seventh inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
A number 14 is seen on the diamond in honor of Paul Konerko. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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Jordan Danks, Alexei Ramirez and Adam Eaton at the end of the game. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Pitcher Javy Guerra and catcher Josh Phegley at the end of their team’s 5-4 win. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko tips his hat during a curtain call. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko waves to the fans giving him a standing ovation as he leaves the game during the seventh inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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Paul Konerko waves to the fans giving him a standing ovation as he leaves the game during the seventh inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Fans take photos around the statue of Paul Konerko. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Fans at the end of the fourth inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Fans take photos around the statue of Paul Konerko. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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Paul Konerko walks out on the field as he is introduced. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko gets a kiss from his wife Jennifer at the end of his tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko kisses his daughter Amelia during his tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko is pleased with his guitar that he received as a gift during his tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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Paul Konerko checks out his new bench, a gift from his teammates. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko reacts as former teammate Juan Uribe sends him a message via the video board. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko waves to the fans as he is introduced. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko waves to the fans. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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Paul Konerko is all alone in the dugout during the tribute presentation. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko is all alone in the dugout watching the video tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko waves to the fans as he walks back to the dugout. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko during his first at bat. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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A sign is held up during Paul Konerko’s first at bat. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko gets a hug in the dugout from former White Sox great Minnie Minoso. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko is all alone in the dugout during the tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Fans get ready to snap photos of the tribute ceremony. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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White Sox Chairman Jerry Reinsdorf laughs that he will not give back the ball from the last out of the World Series Final game which Konerko had given to him. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Kenny Williams, Executive VP of the Chicago White Sox, presents Paul Konerko with a replica of the statue on display in the outfield that was uncovered during his tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko stands at the plate waiting to catch for his children’s ceremonial first pitch. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko fist bumps athletic trainer Herm Schneider as he walks back to the dugout. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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Paul Konerko waves to the fans as he walks back to the dugout following his tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko waves to the fans as he walks back to the dugout following his tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko waves to the fans as he walks back to the dugout. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko waves to the fans during his tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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Paul Konerko speaks during his tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko shakes hands with former teammate Jim Thome during the tribute ceremony. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko waves to the fans as he walks on the field. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Paul Konerko waves to the fans as he walks on the field for his tribute. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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Paul Konerko lifts his cap to the cheers of the crowd. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Royals center fielder Lorenzo Cain (6) and Norichika Aoki can only watch as a fan in center field catches the home run ball hit by Jose Abreu during the first inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
Jose Abreu watches the flight of his two run home run during the first inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
John Danks delivers a pitch during the first inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)
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Paul Konerko during his at bat in the third inning. (Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago Tribune)