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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 Houston / 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 Magnolia News
For Magnolia residents who are baseball fans, the unusual wedding of former White Sox player Ron Kittle during a game may bring to mind the local baseball scene. While Magnolia does not have a professional baseball team, the community has a strong recreational baseball presence, with several parks and fields that host local games and tournaments. The idea of a wedding taking place at a ballpark, as Kittle's did, might inspire some couples in Magnolia to consider non-traditional venues for their own weddings. Additionally, the attendance of former White Sox players at the wedding and reunion, including Hall of Famer Tony La Russa, serves as a reminder that even in a community like Magnolia, which is part of the larger Houston area, there are likely many fans of professional baseball teams, including the White Sox, who might be interested in similar events or reunions.
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Category: parks ·
Published: June 27, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston / 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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