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Oct. 26, 2005: Chicago White Sox win World Series
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Chicago White Sox infielder Geoff Blum hoists his daughter, Mia Lea after the White Sox beat the Houston Astros 1-0 to win the World Series Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2005, in Houston. (AP
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Chicago White Sox at Houston Astros, 2005 World Series Game 4, October 26, 2005
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Chicago White Sox fans celebrate their team's 1-0 win over the Houston Astros in game 4 of the World Series, October 26, 2005 in Houston, TX. The White Sox won the World