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White Sox’ Pope-themed hat giveaway draws 41,000 fans

8/13/2026

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The Chicago White Sox gave a Pope-themed hat to each of 41,000 fans Tuesday, the biggest giveaway ever.
The promotion, limited to 2,500 voucher holders, expanded to the crowd and honored Pope Leo XIV, a longtime Sox fan.
Sister Mary Jo Sobieck threw the first pitch and delivered a $14,000 check to the Midwest Augustinian Province.
Brenton Doyle homered on the first pitch, putting Chicago into AL Central first place.

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The Chicago White Sox gave a Pope-themed hat to each of 41,000 fans Tuesday, the biggest giveaway ever.
The promotion, limited to 2,500 voucher holders, expanded to the crowd and honored Pope Leo XIV, a longtime Sox fan.
Sister Mary Jo Sobieck threw the first pitch and delivered a $14,000 check to the Midwest Augustinian Province.
Brenton Doyle homered on the first pitch, putting Chicago into AL Central first place.