In a night that was anything but ordinary at Rate Field, the Chicago White Sox not only delivered a 22-1 thrashing to the Kansas City Royals, but also played host to a unique wedding ceremony. During the bottom of the third inning, amidst a flurry of runs and cheers, former White Sox slugger Ron Kittle tied the knot with his longtime partner, Barbara, with none other than White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf officiating.
The third inning was a spectacle in itself, with the White Sox racking up 10 runs thanks to homers from Miguel Vargas and Jacob Gonzalez. But the real highlight for Kittle and Barbara was their wedding, which took place in Reinsdorf’s suite. The timing was perfect for the couple, who have shared nearly two decades together, as it coincided with a reunion weekend for the 1983 American League West champions-a team close to Kittle's heart as he was the AL Rookie of the Year on that squad.
Kittle, a beloved figure in the White Sox community even at 68, has been an ambassador for the organization and has taken on the role of officiating weddings at the park, a tradition he picked up after Reinsdorf jokingly passed the torch to him, tired of being blamed for divorces. Last year, Kittle presided over quick ceremonies on Bill Veeck Night, but this time, he was the one saying "I do."
Reinsdorf, with his trademark wit, made sure the ceremony was memorable. During his speech, he humorously juxtaposed the couple's backgrounds-Barbara, a successful lawyer, and Kittle, a woodworker known for his power at the plate but not necessarily his fielding skills. Reinsdorf quipped about the legal profession’s requirement for pro bono work, suggesting Barbara's marriage to Kittle fulfilled that obligation.
Skipping the traditional objection section of the ceremony, Reinsdorf kept the mood light and affectionate, asking both Kittle and Barbara if they truly wished to join in matrimony. With a nod to baseball greats and a touch of humor, he declared them husband and wife.
For Kittle, the ceremony was a testament to his enduring friendship with Reinsdorf and the family-like bonds formed within the White Sox organization. Despite Barbara's preference for privacy, the occasion was shared with close friends like Harold Baines and Greg Walker, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the evening.
In the end, the night was a perfect blend of baseball, love, and camaraderie, with the White Sox community coming together to celebrate not just a victory on the field, but a personal milestone for one of their own.
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