A.J. Pierzynski gives Pope Leo the 2005 World Series ball from White Sox sweep of Astros
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Jeff Agrest
Summary
Former Chicago White Sox catcher A.J. Pierzynski presented Pope Leo with the ball from the final out of Game 1 of the 2005 World Series. The White Sox swept the Houston Astros in four games to win the championship. The ball was given as a gift to the Pope during a meeting.
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bskyA.J. Pierzynski gives Pope Leo the 2005 World Series ball from White Sox sweep of Astroschicago.suntimes.comKey quotes
· 1 pulledThe ball was the final out of Game 1 of the series against the Astros, whom the Sox swept in four games.
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