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	Biography of Charles Comiskey
		Charles Comiskey was born on August 15, 1859.
		Comiskey had some of the best players in the country on his team, but paid them all far below what players of comparable talent were earning elsewhere.
		Comiskey was also questioned about the finances of the White Sox team during the years surrounding the scandal.
	www.law.umkc.edu /faculty/projects/ftrials/blacksox/comiskeybio.html (804 words)

	Comiskey Park Historical Analysis by Baseball Almanac
		Charles Comiskey built his new Baseball Palace of the World at the corner of 35th Street and Shields Avenue.
		Comiskey Park was designed by architect Zachary Taylor Davis with input from Charles Comiskey and National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Ed Walsh.
		Comiskey Park had the first exploding scoreboard in Major League history (1960) and foul lines that were actually old water hoses painted white.
	baseball-almanac.com /stadium/stadiumi.shtml (0 words)

	Charles Comiskey at AllExperts
		Charles' father, "Honest John," was the political boss of his Chicago ward, serving as an alderman from 1859 to 1863 and again from 1867 to 1870.
		Comiskey left Cincinnati and the majors in fall 1894 to purchase the Western League club in Sioux City, Iowa and move it to Saint Paul, Minnesota.
		Comiskey is sometimes credited with the innovation of playing the first base position behind first base or inside the foul line, a practice which has since become common.
	en.allexperts.com /e/c/ch/charles_comiskey.htm (654 words)

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		Charles' father, "Honest John," was the political boss of his Chicago ward, serving as an alderman from 1859 to 1863 and again from 1867 to 1870.
		Comiskey left Cincinnati and the majors in fall 1894 to purchase the Western League club in Sioux City, Iowa and move it to Saint Paul, Minnesota.
		Comiskey is sometimes credited with the innovation of playing the first base position behind first base or inside the foul line, a practice which has since become common.
	www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Charles_Comiskey (560 words)

	TheDeadballEra.com :: BAD TO THE BONE: CHARLIE COMISKEY
		In its stead Comiskey was given the new Chicago franchise in the AL, and he dubbed his team the White Stockings, in honor of the Windy City's original National League club.
		Comiskey would invite a hundred guests to his Wisconsin estate, pay the Notre Dame tuition for the sons of pitcher Ed Walsh and catcher Billy Sullivan, and even tithe his revenues to the Red Cross during World War I. With his players, however, he was an absolute tightwad.
		In 1917 Comiskey promised the club a bonus for winning the pennant, and all he delivered was a case of cheap champagne at the team's victory party.
	www.thedeadballera.com /BadBoneComiskey.html (537 words)

	Charles Comiskey Information
		Comiskey reentered baseball in 1900 as the first owner of the Chicago White Sox and a partial founder of the American League.
		Comiskey is credited with being the first first baseman to position himself in the field behind first base and off the baseline, a practice which has since become common.
		Charles Comiskey is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame.
	www.bookrags.com /wiki/Charles_Comiskey (356 words)

	Comiskey Park
		The original Comiskey Park, built in 1910 at 35th Street and Shields Avenue, was dubbed the “baseball palace of the world” for its modern steel and concrete construction.
		In 1908, Charles A. Comiskey, first owner of the White Sox, purchased 15 acres between 34th and 35th and Wentworth and Shields in an area housing working-class ethnic whites.
		The problem of displacing residents and politics stalled construction until 1989, when ground was finally broken for the new Comiskey, built with a seating capacity of 44,702 and without the obstructed-view seats of the old park.
	www.encyclopedia.chicagohistory.org /pages/315.html (568 words)

	Comiskey Park Historical Analysis by Baseball Almanac
		Charles Comiskey built his new Baseball Palace of the World at the corner of 35th Street and Shields Avenue.
		Comiskey Park was designed by architect Zachary Taylor Davis with input from Charles Comiskey and National Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Ed Walsh.
		Comiskey Park had the first exploding scoreboard in Major League history (1960) and foul lines that were actually old water hoses painted white.
	www.baseball-almanac.com /stadium/stadiumi.shtml (153 words)

	Gapers Block : Airbags : A Tale of Two Ballparks, Part 2
		Charles A. Comiskey was the son of a Chicago alderman, and he first made his name in baseball as the first baseman and owner-manager of the St. Louis Browns of the American Association from 1882-1894.
		Near the end of the decade, Comiskey became involved in the birth and development of the American League, and, in January 1900, Comiskey brought his franchise to Chicago to be a part of the newly formed League.
		Charles Comiskey's name will forever be associated with the Black Sox scandal of 1919 in the which eight members of the White Sox agreed to lose the World Series to the Cincinnati Reds in return for payments from gamblers.
	www.gapersblock.com /airbags/archives/a_tale_of_two_ballparks_part_2 (1172 words)

	Charles Comiskey - Article from FactBug.org - the fast Wikipedia mirror site
		Comiskey Park, built under his guidance, was named in his honour.
		Comiskey retired from playing and managing in 1894, having compiled 29 home runs, 419 stolen bases and a.264 batting average over his career.
		Comiskey was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
	www.factbug.org /cgi-bin/a.cgi?a=553694 (273 words)

	Charles White - Search Results - MSN Encarta (Site not responding. Last check: )
		McKim, Charles Follen (1847-1909), American architect, born in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and educated at Harvard University and at the École...
		Comiskey, Charles A.: history of the Chicago White Sox
		The White Stockings were established in 1900 when owner Charles Comiskey moved his minor league team, the St. Paul Saints, to Chicago.
	encarta.msn.com /Charles_White.html (117 words)

	Amazon.fr : Commy": The Life Story of Charles A. Comiskey: Livres en anglais: G. W. Axelson,Gary Mitchem,Marty McGee (Site not responding. Last check: )
		This biography of Charles "Commy" Comiskey is one of the earliest and most important—and, up to now, one of the hardest for baseball researchers to get their hands on—in the baseball canon.
		Comiskey spent half a century in the big leagues as a successful player-manager and owner, his clubs winning nine pennants along the way.
		Comiskey’s tight-fistedness is often cited as a principal cause of the 1919 World Series scandal.
	www.amazon.fr /Commy-Life-Story-Charles-Comiskey/dp/0786415983 (424 words)

	Charles Comiskey
		Charles Comiskey, aka the Old Roman, or Commy, was born on August 15, 1859.
		Comiskey moved off to the side of the base, thus permitting himself better use of the space and better enabling himself to get in position to catch the ball.
		Charles Comiskey greatest claim to fame is that he owned the White Sox during the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, and was considered a major reason for his players, some of the best in the league, to sell out to gamblers.
	journals.aol.com /jmorancoyle/MyWay/entries/2005/10/06/charles-comiskey/1397?numComment=all (649 words)

	White Sox unveil Comiskey statue
		It seems that Charles wanted to start a baseball career, as a player, but his mother thought the game was filled with ruffians who chewed tobacco and drank whiskey, according to his grandson, Charlie Comiskey.
		Prior to Thursday's series finale against the Yankees, Comiskey and his family were honored with the unveiling of a statue of the franchise founder on the main concourse of U.S. Cellular Field, to the right of the very popular fan deck.
		The life-size bronze statue of Comiskey was done by Jerry McKenna, whose other sculptures include a bust of the late White Sox and Cubs broadcaster Jack Brickhouse, which is on display in the plaza near the Tribune Tower, and one of Edward "Moose" Krause, located on the University of Notre Dame campus.
	www.mlb.com /content/printer_friendly/cws/y2004/m04/d23/c727412.jsp (733 words)

	Charles Comiskey - Baseball Fever
		Comiskey took advantage of the economic times in which he operated, acquiring Joe Jackson and Eddie Collins in the wake of financial difficulties suffered by their franchises (Cleveland and Philadelphia, respectively).
		Comiskey took some small measure of leadership as the scandal broke in banning his the core of his team the following year when they were just a week away from a (probable) pennant.
		Charles Comiskey seems to me an entirely electable candidate for the BBF Hall of Fame based on his many contributions to the game in his roles as manager, pioneer, executive and owner.
	www.baseball-fever.com /showthread.php?t=19219 (7776 words)

	Ballparks of Baseball-Comiskey Park-Chicago White Sox
		Chicago, IL Comiskey Park was home to the Chicago White Sox for 81 years and was the oldest ballpark in use when it closed.
		Meanwhile, Comiskey bought a piece of land that had once been the city landfill to construct his ballpark on.
		A $1 million renovation occurred at Comiskey Park after the 1926 season when the wooden bleachers were removed and replaced with double decked seats.
	www.ballparksofbaseball.com /past/ComiskeyPark.htm (685 words)

	Charlie Comiskey \| BaseballLibrary.com
		Charles Comiskey was the son of a famous long-time Chicago alderman who represented the Irish ghettos of the near West Side.
		Comiskey assisted Johnson by purchasing the Sioux City franchise, which he shifted to St. Paul, and in 1900, to Chicago, where it was christened the White Stockings.
		Comiskey's own greed is considered to have been the real motivation for the "Black Sox" selling out to gamblers in 1919.
	www.baseballlibrary.com /baseballlibrary/ballplayers/C/Comiskey_Charlie.stm (0 words)

	History Files - Chicago Black Sox
		The White Sox team was formed in 1900 as a franchise of the American league, under the ownership of Charles Comiskey.
		Comiskey, a former first baseman, is also credited with being the first person to train his players to adjust their field positions according to a batter's hitting habits.
		Comiskey had succeeded in building one of the most powerful teams in baseball.
	www.chicagohs.org /history/blacksox/blk1.html (0 words)

	The Official Site of The Chicago White Sox: Ballpark: Ballpark History
		The new Comiskey Park opened on April 18, 1991, three years after the Illinois General Assembly passed legislation to build the park directly across the street from old Comiskey Park.
		After nine years in the South Side Grounds, Charles Comiskey started construction on his new "Baseball Palace of the World" at the corner of 35th Street and Shields Avenue.
		Comiskey Park featured spacious dimensions (362 feet down each line and 420 feet to straight-away center field).
	chicago.whitesox.mlb.com /NASApp/mlb/cws/ballpark/cws_ballpark_history.jsp (463 words)

	Memores of Old Comiskey Park, presented by FLYINGSOCK.COM!
		Comiskey pocketed the difference and 80 seasons of White Sox baseball were viewed between the resulting posts.
		Comiskey called his team the White Stockings, clearly challenging the established National League Cubs whose winning legacy he deliberately stole by taking their old name.
		Chicago was a rough and tumble city and this pitch by Comiskey was clearly aimed at the Cubs' head.
	flyingsock.com /OldComiskey/UniquelyChicago.htm (1746 words)

	Comiskey Park in Chicago
		Comiskey Park opened its doors to its new stadium in 1991, with a capacity of 45,936 and was designed by architect HOK of Kansas City.
		On August 14, 1939, the first night game in Chicago was played at Comiskey Park, with the Sox defeating the St. Louis Browns, 5-2.
		The new Comiskey Park stadium replaces one of the country's oldest with one of the most high-tech.
	comiskey-park-chicago.visit-chicago-illinois.com (398 words)

	Chicago White Sox Trivia
		Comiskey Park is equipped with 12 escalators and 11 elevators.
		In 1900 Charles A. Comiskey moved his baseball team to Chicago, borrowed the name of a then-defunct team, and the Chicago White Sox were born.
		Comiskey Park is equipped with a rain room (inspired by old Comiskey Park's outfield shower) to keep fans cool on hot days.
	virtualchicagoland.com /c/category.php?catID=9 (928 words)

	Chicago White Sox - ChicagoSports.com
		That may not be very far, given that he is shut down because of the recurring pain in his right shoulder.
		Born into the first family of Chicago baseball, Charles Albert Comiskey II left a lasting legacy of his own.
		Comiskey, 81, died in his sleep Sunday at his home.
	chicagosports.chicagotribune.com /sports/baseball/whitesox (0 words)

	History Files - Chicago Black Sox
		The White Sox team was formed in 1900 as a franchise of the American league, under the ownership of Charles Comiskey.
		Comiskey, a former first baseman, is also credited with being the first person to train his players to adjust their field positions according to a batter's hitting habits.
		Comiskey had succeeded in building one of the most powerful teams in baseball.
	www.chicagohistory.org /history/blacksox/blk1.html (287 words)

	Charlie Comiskey \| National Baseball Hall of Fame
		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.
		In 1910, he built famed Comiskey Park, an impressive steel and concrete structure that lasted 80 years.
	baseballhalloffame.org /hofers_and_honorees/hofer_bios/comiskey_charlie.htm (285 words)

	Comiskey Park (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Their owner, Charles Comiskey, wanted a new, modern, park made of steel and concrete to replace the old South Side Park.
		Comiskey Park was the home of the White Sox for the next 80 years, and over 72 million fans saw games there.
		Starting in 1969, Comiskey had a unique playing field for several years; artificial turf on the infield, and natural grass in the outfield.
	www.chicagotogo.org /comiskeypark.html (217 words)

	ChicagoRelo.com is your source of all kinds of information on Chicago, Illinois
		Comiskey Park is equipped with 12 escalators and 11 elevators.
		In 1900 Charles A. Comiskey moved his baseball team to Chicago, borrowed the name of a then-defunct team, and the Chicago White Sox were born.
		Comiskey Park is equipped with a Sony JumboTron screen which is 37 feet wide and 26 feet tall.
	www.chicagorelo.com /l/category.php?catID=9 (1041 words)

	Chicago White Sox - Stadium
		Comiskey Park opened on July 1, 1910, for major league baseball.
		White Sox owner Charles Comiskey wanted to build a modern stadium to replace South Side Park, which had become obsolete ever since Shibe Park ushered in the era of concrete-and-steel classic ballparks.
		Before old Comiskey Park was demolished in 1991, the infield dirt was moved to new Comiskey Park.
	www.baseball-statistics.com /Ballparks/ChiWS/Comiskey.htm (1453 words)

	1917
		Charles Comiskey was a tightwad and a tyrant who underpaid his players to the extreme.
		Comiskey's business practices were exemplified by his treatment of Eddie Cicotte, who had a clause in his 1917 contract that would give him a $10,000 bonus if he won 30 games.
		Comiskey saw to it that after Cicotte won his 29th game, he didn't pitch again in the regular season.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/baseball/111812 (504 words)

	JS Online: Comiskey Park Renamed U.S. Cellular Field (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The team announced Friday that Comiskey Park will now be known as U.S. Cellular Field under a 23-year deal with the wireless service provider that will pay the White Sox $68 million over 20 years.
		In 1909, Charles Comiskey purchased a tract of land on the city's south side at the corner of 35th and Shields and commissioned architect Zachary Taylor Davis to design a spacious ballpark.
		The cornerstone was laid on March 17, 1910 and Comiskey Park opened on July 1, 1910.
	www.jsonline.com /sports/brew/ap/jan03/ap-bba-comiskey-pa013103.asp?format=print (470 words)

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