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Induction
Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1939,
Executive/PioneerBorn: August 15, 1859, in Chicago,
Illinois
Died: October 26, 1931, in Eagle River, Wisconsin
ML Debut: 5/2/1882
Played For: St. Louis Browns or Brown Stockings
(1882-1889, 1891), Chicago Pirates (1890), Cincinnati Reds
(1892-1894)
Managed: St. Louis Browns or Brown Stockings (1882-1889,
1891), Chicago Pirates (1890), Cincinnati Reds (1892-1894)
Bio
Charles Comiskey experienced success as a player, manager and owner
for a half century. He became player-manager of the American
Association's St. Louis Browns at age 24 in 1883 and won four
consecutive pennants from 1885 to 1888. He became one of the
founders of the American League in 1901 and owned the Chicago White
Sox for 31 years, winning five pennants. In 1910, he built famed
Comiskey Park, an impressive steel and concrete structure that
lasted 80 years.
Quote
"It was a rainy Saturday, and as we sat on the bench waiting for
the game to begin, somebody pointed out Mr.Comiskey, the owner of
the White Sox. He was out there in the infield, with his pants
rolled up, soaking up water with a couple of sponges and wringing
them into a pail, trying to get the diamond in shape to play."
— Davy Jones
Did You Know... that Charlie Comiskey is credited with
being the first player to position himself off and well behind the
bag as a first baseman, a practice that is still employed today? |