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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 Tomball News
The unusual wedding of former baseball player Ron Kittle at a ballpark suite during a game may seem like a quirky footnote to a lopsided White Sox victory, but it speaks to the strong bonds that can form between teammates and the organizations they play for. For Tomball residents who follow baseball, the story of Kittle's wedding, officiated by White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf, is a reminder that sports can be a source of community and lasting relationships. The fact that Kittle's teammates from the 1983 White Sox squad, including Harold Baines and Greg Walker, were in attendance highlights the enduring connections that can be forged through shared experiences on and off the field. As Tomball continues to grow and develop its own sports programs and community events, the story of Kittle's wedding serves as a testament to the power of sports to bring people together and create lasting memories.
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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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