Kyra Davis, 15, cheers with the other members of the Rich East Marching Band, as their team faced off against the Bloom Township Blazing Trojans on Saturday, October 13, 2012, in Park Forest, IL. | Chandler West~For Sun-Times Media

Lyons' Toni Saracco bumps the ball during their match against Hinsdale Central on Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2012, in Hinsdale. | Buzz Orr~Sun-Times Media

Neuqua Valley's Jessica Yuen hits from the bunker onto the eighth green during the Class AA Burlington Central Girls Golf Regional Monday at Randall Oaks Golf Club in West Dundee.October 8, 2012 | Michael Smart~Sun-Times Media

Men's winner Tsegaye Kebede celebrates after the Bank of America Chicago Marathon in Chicago, Ill., on Sunday, October 7, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Mt. Carmel junior offensive lineman Steve Dumezich (center) listens to his coach during a time out in the first half at Gately Stadium, Saturday October, 6, 2012. | Ray Luna ~ For Sun-Times Media

Jimmy Carter

Kelvyn Park High School Head Football Coach Kurt Cooney offers encouragement on the sidelines in the first half of their game with Roosevelt High School at Lane Stadium Thursday October 4, 2012. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Nancy Carstedt, guest of Cubs, throws out a ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. | Andrew A. Nelles~Sun-Times Media

Former Cub Jose Cardenal throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs play the Houston Astros Tuesday October 2, 2012 in the final night game of the season at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Stella Foster throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs play the Houston Astros Monday October 1, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

John Linek throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox 6-2 loss to the Tampa Bay Rays Sunday September 30, 2012 at US Cellular Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Craig Brownfield, representing Digiorno gets ready to throw out the first pitch as the White Sox takes on the Tampa Bay Rays, at U.S. Cellular Field, September 29, 2012. | Dom Najolia~Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox Vs Tampa Bay Rays. "Gonzo" An on air personality on behalf of ESPN Deportes throwing out a ceremonial first pitch. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox Vs Tampa Bay Rays. Jamie Liszak, throwing out a ceremonial first pitch on behalf of WSCR, 670 The Score. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox Vs Cleveland Indians. Alex Clifford, Chief Executive Officer of Metra throwing out a ceremonial first pitch. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

P. J. O'Connor, a Chicago White Sox season ticket holder, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the start of the White Sox baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/John Smierciak)

Miss Illinois Megan Ervin throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox-Cleveland Indians game Monday September 24, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Justin Wood

St. Louis Cardinals v Chicago Cubs

Rob Schneider

Actor Michael Madsen reacts after throwing a ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Thursday, September 20. 2012 in Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times

Donnell Woolford, former Chicago Bear, throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs host the Cincinnati Reds at Wrigley Field on Wednesday evening, September 19. 2012 in Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times

Taylor Kinney

Sister Mary Elemendorf throws out a ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago White Sox and the Detroit Tigers, Monday, Sept. 17, 2012, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)

Wrigley Field

Carlos Leon

Christina Loukas

Kasey Kahne

Tom Willis throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the White Sox host the Detroit Tigers 5-3 at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday, September 12, 2012 in Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times

Chuck Gartland throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the White Sox host the Detroit Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday, September 11, 2012 in Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times

Dawn Harper

Don Wachter "Bearman" has been a die-hard Bears fang since 1975 and has been a season ticket holder since 1985. He was on hand to see the Chicago Bears 41-21 win over the Indianapolis Colts Sunday September 9, 2012 at Soldier Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox Vs Kansas City Royals "Gameface" Darth Vader throws out a ceremonial first pitch. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Actor Michael Pena throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the White Sox host the Kansas City Royals at U.S. Cellular Field on September 7, 2012 in Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times

2012 US Open - Day 11

C. J. Bell, on behalf of Children's Home and Aid, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the White Sox host the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times

Chicago Sky player Ruth Riley throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox play the Minnesota Twins Tuesday September 4, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Taj Gibson throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago white Sox host the Minnesota Twins Monday September 3, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Patrick Sharp throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs play the San Francisco Giants Sunday September 2, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Jon Lovitz

University of Iowa Men's Basketball Head Coach Fran McCaffery waits before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field Friday, August 31, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

DePaul University Women's Basketball Head Coach Doug Bruno throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field Thursday, August 30, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Seattle Sutton celebrates her ceremonial first pitch toss before the Chicago Cubs-Milwauke Brewers game Wednesday August 29, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Elisabeth Moss throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs-Milwaukee Brewers game Tuesday August 28, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Buddy Guy throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs play the Milwaukee Brewers Monday August 27, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Jean Claude Brizard

Fergie Jenkins, escorts Judy O'Donnell Strejc whop threw out the opening pitch for him beforwe the start of the Chicago Cubs versus Rockies game at Wrigley on August 25, 2012. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

Rowdy Gaines, a three-time Olympic gold medalist in swimming, throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and the Colorado Rockies in Chicago, Friday, Aug. 24, 2012. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Gabrielle Douglas

Scottie Pippen throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White-New York Yankees game Wednesday August 22, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Tim Keller throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox play the New York Yankees Tuesday August 21, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Chicago Blackhawks head coach Joel Quenneville throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox play the New York Yankees Monday August 20, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Sky guard Epiphanny Prince drives the lane during the team’s 75-71 overtime loss to the host Washington Mystics on Sunday. Prince scored a team-high 18 points. | Ned Dishman~Getty Images

Chicago Bears Vs Washington Redskins Pre-Season Football. "Gameface" Mark Linklater, 11, Plainfield, Illinois at his first Chicago Bears game. August 18, 2012. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Manti Teo

Jimmy Butler

Trey Ferro throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs-Houston Astros game August 14, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Eddie Olczyk throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs-Houston Astros game August 13, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-TimesEddie Olczyk throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs-Houston Astros game August 13, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

2012 Olympic Games - Closing Ceremony

Chicago Cubs Vs Cincinnati Reds. Gameface Digger Phelps throws out the first pitch. August 11, 2012. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Jean-Claude Brizard, CEO Chicago Public Schools, throws out the ceremonial first pitch. The Cincinnati Reds defeat the The Chicago Cubs 10-8 at Wrigley on Friday, August 10, 2012 in Chicago. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times

Chicago Cubs Vs Cincinnati Reds. Gameface Donovan George, Super Middleweight Boxer with the Chicago Sun-Times ceremonial first pitch. August 9, 2012. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Members of the Chicago Police and Fire Departments were honored before the Chicago White Sox played the Kansas City Royals in game three of their series Wednesday August 8, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field. Chicago Police Department officer Myrian Swiatkowski throws ot a ceremonial first pitch. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

vBenjamin Paolillo throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox host the Kansas City Royals Tuesday August 7, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

The King and Queen of the Chicago Defender Bud Billiken Parade, Dakota James and Autumn Caldwell were on the field with their court before the Chicago White Sox play the Kansas City Royals Monday August 6, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago. The parade will take place saturday August 11. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Jim Coyne

Lisa Sonnenberg of Aurora, the reigning Mrs. Illinois and mother of four, throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Angels-White Sox game Saturday at U.S. Cellular Field. | NAM Y. HUH~AP

Big sister Kelly McCarthy, left, helps baby Colleen McCarthy, 11 months stand up with the help of mother, Jen McCarthy on the sidelines before open practice at Bear Family Fest at Soldier Field, August 3, 2012. | Dom Najolia~Sun-Times

CORRECTS JOHNSON TO SILVER MEDAL, NOT GOLD MEDAL - Natalie Hawkins, bottom left, mother of U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas, cheers for her gold medallist daughter during the artistic gymnastics women's individual all-around competition at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Thursday, Aug. 2, 2012, in London. At right is Shawn Johnson, the 2008 Olympic individual all-around gymnastics silver medal winner. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham)

Zachary Gordon prepares to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field Wednesday, August 1, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Marc Sabo throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates Tuesday July 31, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Mike Quinn throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs take on the Pittsburgh Pirates Monday July 30, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Steve Harvey

Actress Virginia Madsen threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Cubs began play against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday, July 28, 2012, in Chicago. | Chandler West~Sun-Times

Nolan Lahey, 1, holds the baseball before throwing out a ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field Friday, July 27, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Tyler Rix

William Campbell throws out a ceremonial first pitch at U.S. Cellular Field Wednesday, July 25, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Arlington Park jockey Tim Thornton throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox host the Minnesota Twins Tuesday July 24, 2012 at U.S. cellular Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne M. Burke throws out the ceremonial first pitch at U.S. Cellular Field before the White Sox play the Minnesota Twins on Monday, July 23, 2012, in Chicago. | Chandler West~Sun-Times

2012 Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Hall of Fame Baseball

John Schaus, left, and Joanne Beig attend the Chicago Blackhawks Convention at the Chicago Hilton and Towers, 720 S. Michigan Ave., Friday, July 20, 2012, in Chicago. | Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Tom Willis of San Diego, CA, throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field Thursday, July 19, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

After throwing out first pitches Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis prepare to announce the Cubs starting lineup before the Miami Marlins-Chicago Cubs game Wednesday July 18, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Jim Belushi threw out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs take on the Miami Marlins Tuesday July 17, 2012 at Wrigley Field in Chicago. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Barack Obama, Joe Biden

Kahlil Bell, Chicago Bears running back, throws out the ceremonial first pitch prior to the Chicago Cubs hosting the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday, July 15, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times

Jay Cutler throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field Saturday, July 14, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Lisa Fernandez watches as her son, Antonio Lujan, throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field Friday, July 13, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

United States v Dominican Republic - Men's Exhibition Game

Danica Patrick

George Brett

Hank Aaron

Chicago White Sox Vs Toronto Blue Jays. James Fuller, throws out a ceremonial first pitch. Sunday July 8, 2012. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays. Pavel Pardo, Chicago Fire Midfielder & World Cup Veteran throws out a ceremonial first pitch. Saturday July 7, 2012. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays. "Gameface" Luis Molina, on behalf of 97.5 FM ESPN throws out a ceremonial first pitch. Friday July 6, 2012. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

A parachuter descends onto U.S. Cellular Field Thursday, July 5, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox Vs Texas Rangers. "Gameface" Mr. Armando Ramirez, father of Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramirez greet each other after Armando Ramirez threw out a ceremonial first pitch to his son Alexei. Wednesday July 4, 2012. I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox Vs Texas Rangers. Brandon Barnes, with a ceremonial first pitch. Brandon Barnes is with Operation Warm witch provides new winter coats to children in need across the country. Tuesday July 3, 2012 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Marquis Teague holds a Bulls jersey with his number on it. Tom Thibodeau, Chicago Bulls head coach, and Gar Forman, Bulls general manager, introduce the team's new guard Marquis Teague at the Berto Center on Monday, July 2, 2012 in Deerfield. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times

Danica Patrick prepares to throw out the First Pitch at the Chicago Cubs vs the Houston Astros at Wrigley Field. Sunday, July 1, 2012 | Brian Jackson~Chicago Sun-Times

Tom Coughlin

Actor and producer, William Petersen throw out the opening pitch at Wrigley Field as the Cubs play the Houston Astros. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

2012 NBA Draft

Nicholas Curth, Tony Campana

Chicago Fire player Arne Friedrich throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs-New York Mets game on June 26, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-TimesChicago Fire player Arne Friedrich throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs-New York Mets game on June 26, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Dan Wold throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago Cubs take on the New York Mets Monday June 25, 2012 at Wrigley Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

The White Sox versus the Milwaukee Brewers at U.S. Cellular Field on June 24th, 2012. Dick Allen throws out the first pitch and waves to the crowd. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago Sox vs Milwaukee Brewers. Steve Novak, Marquette Graduate & New York Kick throwing out a ceremonial first pitch. Saturday June 22, 2012 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

The ceremonial first pitch was thrown by Ne-Yo, who is an American and R&B singer-songwriter, record producer, dancer and actor, at White Sox Park in Chicago on June 22, 2012. He warms up with the ball before the pitch. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Timest

Nike's Northside Vs Southside 16" softball game. with Chicago Bears Johnny Knox with a group photo with his Northside team. June 21, 2012 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Lisa Marie Presley

Chicago White Sox Vs Chicago Cubs. Throwing out a ceremonial first pitch is Jonathon Spann, Staff Sergeant U.S. Army. Tuesday evening June 19, 2012 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Scottie Pippen throws out a ceremonial first pitch at U.S. Cellular Field Monday, June 18, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Ken Keefer, left, and Ryan Dempster of the Cubs walk after Keefer throws out a ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field Sunday, June 17, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Chicago Cubs Vs Boston Red Sox "Gameface" Chicago actor Vince Vaughn throws out a cermonial first pitch Saturday June 16, 2012 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Denis Savard warms up before throwing out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field Friday, June 15, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Andy Richter throws out the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field Thursday, June 14, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

Chicago Cubs Vs Detroit Tigers. Riccardo Muti, Music Director of the Chicago Symhpony Orchestra before his ceremonial first pitch. Wednesday June 13, 2012 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

Chicago Cubs Vs Detroit Tigers. John Popper, lead singer of Blues Traveler throws out a ceremonial first pitch. Tuesday June 13, 2012 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

FORMER CHICAGO WHITE SOX GREAT DICK ALLEN MEETS THE MEDIA AS THE CHICAGO BASEBALL MUSEUM BEGINS ITS TRIBUTE TO THE ONE-TIME MVP AND THE REST OF THE 1972 TEAM. He held one of his original flannel jerseys that he wore back in the day and world series tickets that were printed but were not needed. | Rich Hein~Sun-Times

Comedian Jimmy Pardo threw out the ceremonial pitch to start the White Sox game on June 10, 2012. | Al Podgorski~Chicago Sun-Times

Chicago White Sox Vs Houston Astros. Regina Taylor, T.V. star with a ceremonial first pitch. Saturday June 9, 2012 I Scott Stewart~Sun-Times

John Danks joins a warrior and dragon from Dreamwork's "How to Train Your Dragon Live Spectacular" after they threw out the ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox vs. Houston Astros game at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday, June 8, 2012. | Richard A. Chapman~Sun-Times

Purdue University Head basketball Coach Matt Painter tosses a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox play the Toronto Blue Jays Wednesday June 6, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Rear Admiral David Steindl throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday June 5, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-TimesRear Admiral David Steindl throws a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays Tuesday June 5, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Robin Ventura, Ron Kittle, Chris Sale and Minnie Minoso were in attendance at 10pin Bowling Lounge at 330 N. State along with other White Sox, past and present, to bowl and mingle with fans as they raise money to benefit pediatric cancer research and treatment programs at Children's Memorial Hospital and Comer Children's Hospital at the University of Chicago Monday June 4, 2012. The White Sox Celebrity Bowling Classic included bowling, food, cocktails, a premium White Sox auction raffle prizes and a special gift for all attendees. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Actor Troy Garity throws out a ceremonial first pitch before the Chicago White Sox 4-2 win over the Seattle Mariners Sunday June 3, 2012 at U.S. Cellular Field. | Tom Cruze~Sun-Times

Former Sox catcher Carlton Fisk

Kendall Gill heads toward the mound to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, June 1, 2012, in Chicago. | John J. Kim~Sun-Times

02-04-07 Soldier Field parking lot, Chicago - Ice forms on Joe Gornstein's mustache while he and Bill Moss watch Superbowl XLI on television at the Soldier Field parking lot Sunday in Chicago. -John J. Kim/Sun-Times