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Induction Information
Elected to Hall of Fame by Veterans Committee in 1939, Executive/Pioneer

Born: 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?