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White Sox chairman Reinsdorf officiates wedding of former Rookie of Year Kittle during game
By Sarah Trotto, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· June 27, 2026
· 2 min read
As the White Sox were slugging their way to a 22-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night, former player Ron Kittle was getting married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating.Kittle tied the knot with his girlfriend, Barbara, in Reinsdorf’s suite during Chicago’s 1...
Key takeaway The White Sox went on to score their most runs since a 22-13 victory at Boston on May 31, 1970.
Why this matters in The Pearland
While the unique wedding ceremony of former White Sox player Ron Kittle may seem like a quirky footnote to a blowout game, it speaks to the strong bonds that can form between teammates and the organizations they play for. For Pearland residents who are fans of the White Sox or just baseball in general, this story may evoke memories of their own favorite teams and players. The fact that Kittle's wedding was attended by his former teammates, including Harold Baines and Greg Walker, highlights the lasting connections that can be made through sports. As Pearland continues to grow and develop its own sports programs and community events, stories like Kittle's wedding serve as a reminder of the power of sports to bring people together and create lasting relationships. The ceremony also underscores the idea that sports venues can be more than just places to watch games, but also community hubs where meaningful events can take place.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? As the White Sox were slugging their way to a 22-1 victory over the Royals on Friday night, former player Ron Kittle was getting married in a ballpark suite with Chicago chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating.Kittle tied the knot with his girlfriend, Barbara, in Reinsdorf’s suite during Chicago’s 1...
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