A City‑Wide Celebration
The Chicago White Sox have scheduled a special pregame ceremony for September 17, 2026, to bring back the ‘Southside’ City Connect uniforms, a tribute to longtime shortstop Tim Anderson, who retired after a decade with the club.
The jerseys, first unveiled in 2021, blend dark grey fabric with crisp white pinstripes and Gothic‑style lettering that spells ‘Southside’ across the chest, echoing the sleek lines of Chicago’s skyline. A previous iteration featured red and black pinstripes honoring the Bulls, but the new version leans into the city’s architectural aesthetic.
Anderson, a two‑time All‑Star and the 2019 American League batting champion, posted a .335 average that season and earned All‑Star nods in 2021 and 2022. His ten‑year tenure, which began in 2016, also included stints with the Miami Marlins and Los Angeles Angels before he called time on his playing career.
As part of the uniform reveal, the team will wear a cap bearing the single‑letter moniker ‘Chi’ instead of the traditional ‘Sox’, a subtle nod to Chicago’s identity that distinguishes the tribute piece from the standard road attire.
Fans can expect a festive atmosphere as the ceremony unfolds on the field, celebrating not only Anderson’s contributions but also the broader City Connect initiative that has become a staple of MLB’s effort to fuse sport with local culture.