Re: Say what you will about Chicago not being a Sox town
The whole thing was cool, even if I had to watch it on local TV in Chicago. I'm glad they did the whole motorcade through the neighborhoods. Something they should have but never did with the Bulls run. The motorcade route they drew up was well done. Start at the park, drive through a primarily white neighborhood, a black one and an hispanic one before heading for the financial district and the throngs. Watching the national media coverage you'd think Sox fans were only white, but the south side is incredibly diverse and many Sox fans amoung them.
The ticker tape parade was pretty amazing, that was some turnout. Like the Bears in '85 except without the 20 degree below zero wind chill. I like that most of the players kept their comments short, athletes aren't usually very articulate at such events. But Konerko's was really moving. I got all choked up when he handed Reinsdorf the ball. I can see why they say this guy is the clubhouse leader.
Man, it's going to take some time put this blur of wins, this whole insane run and this celebration into perspective.
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