Beyond the “pope hat” — more Leo fun for White Sox
The Chicago White Sox gave away free papal-themed hats at a recent game to honor Pope Leo, one of the team's well-known fans. Some attendees have since sold these hats, turning the promotional giveaway into a moneymaking opportunity for fans.
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3 sourcesThe White Sox Handed Out 40,000 Pope Hats and It Became the Biggest Giveaway in Team History
Pope Leo hat giveaway turns White Sox game into the church of baseball
White Sox Pope Leo night draws out thousands for pontiff hats and Catholic fanfare
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5 sourcesPope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park
White Sox to giveaway 'Pope hats' to all fans at Rate Field game Tuesday
White Sox to celebrate Pope Leo XIV fandom with ‘Pope hat' giveaway at Tuesday's game
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5 sourcesPope Leo XIV's White Sox fandom fills Rate Field to capacity on pope-themed night
40,000 Fans Celebrate Pope Leo XIV at White Sox Ă˘Â€Â˜Pope Night’
Pope hats, bloody shirts and so many bobbleheads: The creative ways MLB teams lure fans to the park
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4 developments- Aug 10White Sox to celebrate Pope Leo XIV fandom with ‘Pope hat' giveaway at Tuesday's game
- Aug 11This ballpark will be a sea of pope hats Tuesday night
- Aug 12White sox hold Pope Night to honor one of their most famous fans
- Aug 12Only lean-left coverage:The White Sox Handed Out 40,000 Pope Hats and It Became the Biggest Giveaway in Team History
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