Before their 2005 title , the last time the White Sox won the World Series was 1917 .
Before their 2004 title , the last time the Red Sox won the World Series was in 1918 .
Before Red Sox 's 2005 title , the last time the White Sox won the World Series was 1917 .
Before their 2004 title , the last time the Red Sox won the World Series was in 1918 .