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White Sox chairman Reinsdorf officiates wedding of former Rookie of Year Kittle during game
By Sarah Trotto, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· 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 San Antonio
San Antonio baseball fans may not have a direct connection to the White Sox, but the story of Ron Kittle's in-game wedding is a reminder that baseball is a community that extends beyond the playing field. The fact that Kittle, a former Rookie of the Year, chose to get married in a ballpark suite during a game speaks to the strong bonds that form between players, teammates, and even team owners. For San Antonio residents who enjoy attending Missions games at Nelson W. Wolff Municipal Stadium, this story highlights the unique experiences that can be had at a ballpark. While the Missions may not be a major league team, they still offer a fun and intimate setting for fans to connect with the game and with each other. As the Missions continue to be a staple of San Antonio's sports scene, stories like Kittle's wedding serve as a testament to the power of baseball to bring people together.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
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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