With their 11–1 record, the White Sox tied the 1999 New York Yankees for the best record in a single postseason. In calling the final out, White Sox broadcaster John Rooney's call of "A White Sox winner and a World Championship!" echoed Jack Buck's call of the St. Louis Cardinals winning the 1982 World Series: ""That's a winner! That's a winner! A World Series winner for the Cardinals!"" Following the series, Rooney coincidentally joined the Cardinals broadcasting team and announced their victory in the 2006 World Series.