Say what you will about Chicago not being a Sox town

mrbaseball · #1 10-28-2005, 12:31 PM

The victory parade starts in about 30 minutes. As I look out the window of the Board of Trade where it will begin you can see it's gonna be an absolute madhouse. Lots and lots and lots of people are crowding the streets. To the casual observer it would appear this city is 100% behind them and in full support. It already looks like it's gonna be tough for me to get a good spot to watch from.

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IggyWH · #2 10-28-2005, 12:38 PM

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It's all bandwagon riders

eMarkM · #3 10-28-2005, 02:56 PM

Obviously, a huge part of the crowd are people who work downtown that want to check it out. But it's still pretty cool.

OMG, Steve Perry just came to the podium. They're singing "Don't Stop Believing".

imported_The Vibesman · #4 10-28-2005, 03:00 PM

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Obviously, a huge part of the crowd are people who work downtown that want to check it out. But it's still pretty cool.

OMG, Steve Perry just came to the podium. They're singing "Don't Stop Believing".

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Whenever I hear Steve Perry sing I just don't stop a-heaving.

Thank you! Thank you! I'll be here all week!

mrbaseball · #5 10-28-2005, 04:11 PM

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I took the 1:30 train home after watching the beginning of the parade from where it started. It was really packed and emotional. But that 1:30 train is usually empty. Today they added 4 extra cars and people where still jammed in the aisles and vestibules. Lots of people made a special trip.

eMarkM · #6 10-28-2005, 04:48 PM

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.

JayLear · #7 10-28-2005, 04:56 PM

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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.

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We can NOT lose him next year.

stanky · #8 10-28-2005, 11:24 PM

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I just watched a replay of the rally. This was the best and worst rendition of this song that I've ever heard. [img]/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]

TheRover · #9 10-28-2005, 12:38 PM

nevermind

tinga81 · #10 10-28-2005, 12:45 PM

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The victory parade starts in about 30 minutes. As I look out the window of the Board of Trade where it will begin you can see it's gonna be an absolute madhouse. Lots and lots and lots of people are crowding the streets. To the casual observer it would appear this city is 100% behind them and in full support. It already looks like it's gonna be tough for me to get a good spot to watch from.

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I have it on my TV right now, and I bet you that 75% of those people didn't know a single name of any of those players (except maybe the always injured Frank Thomas) at the beginning of the season.