Video: Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox on Wikipedia Files

Video: Mark Buehrle of the Chicago White Sox on Wikipedia Files

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As the MLB playoffs reach full swing (without any Chicago teams involved) let’s remember when the hottest pitcher in baseball was the White Sox’s Mark Buehrle. I know seems like a distant memory with Roy Halladay’s recent feat, but remember how insane July 23, 2009 was for Chicago baseball fans? That’s when Buehrle pitched a perfect game against the Tampa Bay Rays. It was also two weeks before we fact-checked his Wikipedia entry with him in the White Sox clubhouse. Check it out: You might be wondering why we’re posting a video from last year- it’s because our Wikipedia Files segment is now a podcast and we’re revisiting our favorite segments. Enjoy the walk through yesteryear. Subscribe to the Wikipedia Files podcast.