Ozzie Guillen's AL Manager of the Year, Vera's Comeback, Toledo's Comeback, Benetti's Move

09/11/2025 1 min
Ozzie Guillen's AL Manager of the Year, Vera's Comeback, Toledo's Comeback, Benetti's Move

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In 2005, Ozzie Guillén, a former White Sox All-Star shortstop, led the team to their first World Series title in 88 years, earning him the American League Manager of the Year award. Meanwhile, in 2009, Norge Luis Vera, father of future White Sox farmhand Norge Vera, suffered serious facial injuries in Cuba but made a remarkable recovery, returning to play in just two months. In 2016, the Toledo Rockets staged a comeback victory over the Northern Illinois Huskies in the Chi-Town Showdown, marking the first-ever football contest held at the new White Sox Park. Lastly, in 2023, beloved White Sox play-by-play broadcaster Jason Benetti left his dream job to join division rival Detroit, following reports of disapproval from owner Jerry Reinsdorf and marketing head Brooks Boyer.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.