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Nancy Faust Returns to White Sox Organ for First Regular-Season Game Since 2010

The legendary organist made her comeback on Mother's Day 2025, thrilling fans as part of the team’s anniversary celebrations.

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The White Sox organist at her position in center field in 1971. The telephone is her hotline to the Comiskey Park electrician should the organ begin wheezing. (Bob Fila/Chicago Today)
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Overview

  • Nancy Faust, the White Sox organist from 1970-2010, returned to play on May 11, 2025, her first regular-season appearance in 15 years.
  • Her comeback is part of a six-game engagement during the 2025 season, with additional performances scheduled through August.
  • Fans warmly welcomed Faust, gathering around her booth and expressing hopes for her full-time return.
  • Faust, credited with pioneering walk-up music, reflected on the evolving role of organists in baseball and her excitement to play again.
  • Her return aligns with the White Sox’s 125th-anniversary celebrations and the 20-year reunion of the 2005 World Series champions.