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Roger Bennett’s love for the White Sox, Joey Cora, and all things Chicago

2021/7/6
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How does a young boy in Liverpool, England come to America and become a diehard White Sox fan? Chuck Garfien speaks with popular English soccer broadcaster Roger Bennett about his love for the White Sox and the city of Chicago. He explains why Joey Cora is his all-time favorite White Sox player, the life advice he received from William "The Refrigerator" Perry, his infatuation with John Hughes movies, what he likes about the 2021 White Sox, and his new book: 'Reborn in the USA: An Englishman's Love Letter to His Chosen Home.'

(6:30) - Roger's longtime fascination with Chicago and longing to live here

(17:10) - Landing in Chicago for the first time

(31:45) - Meeting William "The Refrigerator" Perry

(43:10) - Why Joey Cora is his all-time favorite White Sox player

(53:20) - How the White Sox helped him get through the pandemic