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Paul Konerko

Paul Konerko is not an unknown face for baseball enthusiast. Born in 1976 , the right handed baseball player hooked the attention of millions. In fact, he was the first baseman player of America. His baseball stunts are quite popular among his fans. He joined the Major League baseball where he played for the Los Angles Dodgers. Being a resident of the Rhode Island, the player attended the Chaparral High school. There too he was recognized for his charismatic baseball playing talents. The senior gallant player represented his school team in class 4 and was titled as the Phoenix Gazette or the Arizona republic.

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Definitely his brave hits made to 558 in the year 1994. Later in the year 2003 he made 559. In the same year he was selected for the MLB draft by the Los Angeles Dodgers. His impeccable performance forced Dodgers to select him as a potential player. He was also chosen for the Minor League player of the year. The year 1997 and 1998 , he had played for the Dodgers only. Later he joined to play his hands for the Cinnati Reds in the year 1998.

Later he joined the White Sox , where he played some mind blowing numbers. The year 2000, was not much remarkable for Konerko because he could not break the ice in the American League Division series. With no significant victory he lost to Seattle Mariners. But the year 2005, was spectacular for him. As he managed to make 3 runs out of four in the American league Championship Series. In that series he actually played against the Los Angles.

In the year 2005, the player entered into a contract With White Sox. His dedication to the team proved his loyalty. During his tenure, he was proposed with lavish amounts from renowned Baltimore Orioles and Los Angles Angels. But he turned their offers to play for the White Sox. Fame and publicity touched his feet as became the identity of the White Sox.

His great effort made him the Chicago White Sox captain from the year 2006 to 2014. In the year 2014, he was crowned with the award called the Robert Clemente Award. In the year 2014, he took retirement from the game with a recognition for being the first player to get the award. Definitely his love for the baseball, makes him an eminent and deserving player. He was enshrined to a trophy just because of his excellent performance. Definitely it is noteworthy that the player is known to be a hall of fame for the White Sox.

His biography puts forward his tour as a prominent baseball player. He made historic achievements in Yankee stadium in the year 2008. He made great hits in the year 2009, he won against the Claveland Indians.

In the personal front, he married Jennifer Wells in the year 2014. He and his wife with three children are staying happily. The measured net worth asset of Paul Konerko is $ 60 million.


Quick Facts
Birth Date: 5 Mar, 1976
Age: 44 yrs
Occupations: Baseball player
Citizenship: United States of America
Birth Place: Providence
Gender: Male
Description: American professional baseball player, first baseman
Net Worth 2021: 60 million
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Last Modified: Jun 27 2020
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