A hopeful White Sox fan waits for an autograph.

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White Sox general manager Kenny Williams talks to the media before the game.

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White Sox fans get enthused between innings.

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White Sox fans head to the ballpark on opening day.

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White Sox fan Magan Little of Lockport tailgates in the parking lot.

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White Sox fan Carol Everett of Bolingbrook greets opening day with a smile and a laugh.

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White Sox opening day against the Tigers.

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White Sox Alejandro De Aza hits a triple in the eighth inning.

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White Sox's Alexei Ramirez stops a ball hit by the Tiger's Miguel Cabrera in the eighth inning .

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White Sox players A.J. Pierzynski and pitcher Jake Peavy.

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White Sox pitcher Hector Santiago celebrates a victory over the Tigers.

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White Sox players sign autographs for the fans before the game.

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Military personnel carry out a giant flag which was displayed for the National Anthem.

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White Sox pitcher Hector Santiago celebrates a victory over the Tigers.

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White Sox Alexei Ramirez stops a ball hit by the Tiger's Miguel Cabrera in the eighth inning .

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Tiger Miguel Cabrera complains about the batter box in the first inning.

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White Sox manager Robin Ventura is happy with the win.

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White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy leaves the game.

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White Sox Gordon Beckham throws the ball to first for a double play.

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White Sox pitcher Jake Peavy delivers against the Tigers.

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White Sox player Paul Konerko greets his teammates as the starting lineup is announced.

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Chicago White Sox's Dayan Viciedo hits a solo home run during the fifth inning.

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