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Pope Leo in the crowd for the 2005 World Series (Original Post)
True Dough
May 10
OP
The club honored him, and I understand the bling merchandise profits are going to be generously shared with charities
Brother Buzz
May 10
#2
I'll pass. That one is made off the reservation and not one nickel will go to charity
Brother Buzz
May 10
#11
johnnyfins
(2,091 posts)1. This is awesome
Brother Buzz
(38,413 posts)2. The club honored him, and I understand the bling merchandise profits are going to be generously shared with charities

True Dough
(23,058 posts)3. I think the franchise should get more creative
Create new merch with Pope Leo's face on the front with this written across the back: "Chicago White Sox: Pray for us!"

murielm99
(31,943 posts)5. I have a mixed marriage.
My husband is a Sox fan. I have never understood that. I am a Cubs fan and so are my kids.
True Dough
(23,058 posts)6. Yeah, but
now your husband has the power of the Pope on his side! Fortunes are about to change in a hurry!
Wonder Why
(5,754 posts)10. That's mighty DEI of you.

Brother Buzz
(38,413 posts)7. Patience, young grasshopper
This gift needs to be carefully planned and played out.
In my perfect world, Pope Leo throws out the first pitch next year; miracles can happen, Baby!
True Dough
(23,058 posts)9. Could I interest you in one of these, Brother Buzz?
Brother Buzz
(38,413 posts)11. I'll pass. That one is made off the reservation and not one nickel will go to charity

murielm99
(31,943 posts)12. My youngest daughter just expressed a desire
for the Pope to come here and attend the crosstown series, when the Cubs and Sox play each other.
True Dough
(23,058 posts)8. This gave me a chuckle:

True Dough
(23,058 posts)13. This pope business is getting out of hand!