The Chicago White Sox enjoyed a highly successful decade in the 2000s, highlighted by their historic 2005 World Series championship where they lost only one postseason game during a dominant title run. The era began with a strong 2000 season in which the team secured 95 wins and an American League Central division title behind an explosive lineup featuring Frank Thomas, Magglio Ordonez, and Carlos Lee. Throughout the decade, the franchise remained competitive with another division title in 2008 and boasted a talented roster that included future icons such as Paul Konerko, Mark Buehrle, and Jon Garland.