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July 1, 1910: Comiskey Park was officially opened, with the White Sox losing 2-0 to the St. Louis Browns before a crowd estimated at 28,000.
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July 1, 1910: Comiskey Park was officially opened, with the White Sox losing 2-0 to the St. Louis Browns before a crowd estimated at 28,000.

Photos: Vintage Comiskey Park, a South Side legend

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July 1, 1910: Comiskey Park was officially opened, with the White Sox losing 2-0 to the St. Louis Browns before a crowd estimated at 28,000.
July 1, 1910: Comiskey Park was officially opened, with the White Sox losing 2-0 to the St. Louis Browns before a crowd estimated at 28,000.
Fans line up outside the box office on opening day at Comiskey Park in Chicago in 1958.
Fans line up outside the box office on opening day at Comiskey Park in Chicago in 1958.
An estimated crowd of 65,000 at Comiskey Park saw Joe Louis, the one-time cotton picker, knock out Jim Braddock to win the heavyweight championship of the world on June 22, 1937. The end of Braddock's reign came in the eighth round when the Brown Bomber's punches sent him reeling to the floor, from where he rose no more.
An estimated crowd of 65,000 at Comiskey Park saw Joe Louis, the one-time cotton picker, knock out Jim Braddock to win the heavyweight championship of the world on June 22, 1937. The end of Braddock’s reign came in the eighth round when the Brown Bomber’s punches sent him reeling to the floor, from where he rose no more.
George “Buck” Weaver of the White Sox is seen in this undated Chicago Tribune historical photo, that printed Oct. 2, 1991. Weaver was part of the 1919 White Sox and the Black Sox trial.
Chicago White Sox owner J. Louis Comiskey, right, with F.J. Newberger in 1936.
Chicago White Sox owner J. Louis Comiskey, right, with F.J. Newberger in 1936.
Arthur Vincent, Mrs. James Keeley, Lord Dunmore of the British House of Lords and a colonel in the British Army and Mrs. Joseph G. Coleman attend a War Benefit ballgame at Comiskey Park between the White Sox and Cleveland in June 1918. The 1918 season saw a reduced playing schedule due to World War I.
Arthur Vincent, Mrs. James Keeley, Lord Dunmore of the British House of Lords and a colonel in the British Army and Mrs. Joseph G. Coleman attend a War Benefit ballgame at Comiskey Park between the White Sox and Cleveland in June 1918. The 1918 season saw a reduced playing schedule due to World War I.
Marie Erickson and Gladys Young are seen at the War Benefit ballgame on June 21, 1918, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The 1918 season saw a reduced playing schedule due to World War I.
Marie Erickson and Gladys Young are seen at the War Benefit ballgame on June 21, 1918, at Comiskey Park in Chicago. The 1918 season saw a reduced playing schedule due to World War I.
Ernest Barnard, president of the American League, throws out the ball on opening day for the White Sox at Comiskey Park in April 1930.
Ernest Barnard, president of the American League, throws out the ball on opening day for the White Sox at Comiskey Park in April 1930.
Harry J. Brown, from left in center, Anne Vogt and Florence Currie sell tickets for the Soldiers and Sailors ballgame scheduled for June 20, 1918, at White Sox Park in this Chicago Tribune historical photo. The game was Chicago vs. Cleveland, with the White Sox winning 5-4. The game was a war benefit game.
Harry J. Brown, from left in center, Anne Vogt and Florence Currie sell tickets for the Soldiers and Sailors ballgame scheduled for June 20, 1918, at White Sox Park in this Chicago Tribune historical photo. The game was Chicago vs. Cleveland, with the White Sox winning 5-4. The game was a war benefit game.
Charles A. Comiskey (no date), owner of the Chicago White Sox from 1900 until his death in 1931.
Charles A. Comiskey (no date), owner of the Chicago White Sox from 1900 until his death in 1931.
Fans mull outside of Comiskey Park on the opening day of the 1954 season for the White Sox.
Fans mull outside of Comiskey Park on the opening day of the 1954 season for the White Sox.
Al Capone, center leaning forward, is seen at Comiskey Park, circa 1931, in this Chicago American photo.
Al Capone, center leaning forward, is seen at Comiskey Park, circa 1931, in this Chicago American photo.
Al Smith is at bat with Gene Freese on first going to second and Ted Kluszewski on second going to third. Nellie Fox is on third going for home during opening day for the White Sox at Comiskey Park on April 19, 1960. Smith singled to the right scoring Fox and Kluszewski, leaving Freese on third.
Al Smith is at bat with Gene Freese on first going to second and Ted Kluszewski on second going to third. Nellie Fox is on third going for home during opening day for the White Sox at Comiskey Park on April 19, 1960. Smith singled to the right scoring Fox and Kluszewski, leaving Freese on third.
Bob Boyd, of the Memphis team, is congratulated by coach Willie Wells and teammates after hitting a home run in the third inning at Comiskey Park, circa May 1949, during a Negro Baseball League game at Comiskey Park.
Bob Boyd, of the Memphis team, is congratulated by coach Willie Wells and teammates after hitting a home run in the third inning at Comiskey Park, circa May 1949, during a Negro Baseball League game at Comiskey Park.
A home run ball hit by Duke Snider sails into the stands in left center field, as the Dodger outfielder rounds first base, and his teammate, Wally Moon, crosses third on his way to the plate in Comiskey Park on Oct. 8, 1959. The homer gave the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the sixth game of the World Series. Dodgers took the crucial game and series title, 9-3.
A home run ball hit by Duke Snider sails into the stands in left center field, as the Dodger outfielder rounds first base, and his teammate, Wally Moon, crosses third on his way to the plate in Comiskey Park on Oct. 8, 1959. The homer gave the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the sixth game of the World Series. Dodgers took the crucial game and series title, 9-3.
Harry Caray, White Sox broadcaster, stands in the center field seats at Comiskey Park during a Sox game on Aug. 16, 1972.
Harry Caray, White Sox broadcaster, stands in the center field seats at Comiskey Park during a Sox game on Aug. 16, 1972.
Mayor Richard Daley, left, and Sen. John F. Kennedy sit at Comiskey Park for the World Series game between the White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1959.
Mayor Richard Daley, left, and Sen. John F. Kennedy sit at Comiskey Park for the World Series game between the White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1959.
Comiskey Park is crowded for White Sox World Series baseball in 1959.
Comiskey Park is crowded for White Sox World Series baseball in 1959.
Isaiah Harris, West team pitcher, scores as the ball, thrown from right field, eludes James Portier, East's catcher, in the third inning of the Negro American League All-Star game at Comiskey Park on Aug. 22, 1954. West won, 8-4.
Isaiah Harris, West team pitcher, scores as the ball, thrown from right field, eludes James Portier, East’s catcher, in the third inning of the Negro American League All-Star game at Comiskey Park on Aug. 22, 1954. West won, 8-4.
Fans sit and watch Game 2 during the World Series between the White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers in October 1959.
Fans sit and watch Game 2 during the World Series between the White Sox and the Los Angeles Dodgers in October 1959.
A fish-eye view of Comiskey Park on opening day 1988.
A fish-eye view of Comiskey Park on opening day 1988.
Manager Al Lopez, left, sends his White Sox starters onto the field in preparation for an opener in Comiskey Park in April 1964. They include Jim Landis, from left, Don Buford, Floyd Robinson, Dave Nicholson, Joe Cunningham, Ron Hansen, Charlie Smith, J.C. Martin and Gary Peters.
Manager Al Lopez, left, sends his White Sox starters onto the field in preparation for an opener in Comiskey Park in April 1964. They include Jim Landis, from left, Don Buford, Floyd Robinson, Dave Nicholson, Joe Cunningham, Ron Hansen, Charlie Smith, J.C. Martin and Gary Peters.
Fans watch the action during a game between the White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers during the World Series in October 1959 at Comiskey Park.
Fans watch the action during a game between the White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers during the World Series in October 1959 at Comiskey Park.
A play during the White Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game 2 during the World Series in October 1959 at Comiskey Park.
A play during the White Sox vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Game 2 during the World Series in October 1959 at Comiskey Park.
Dick Allen is besieged by autograph hunters prior to the season's opening game against the California Angels at Comiskey Park in Chicago on April 5, 1974. Despite chilly weather, more than 30,000 fans turned out, protected by heavy coats and jackets.
Dick Allen is besieged by autograph hunters prior to the season’s opening game against the California Angels at Comiskey Park in Chicago on April 5, 1974. Despite chilly weather, more than 30,000 fans turned out, protected by heavy coats and jackets.
White Sox scoreboard explodes after Bill Melton hit a game-ending 12th inning homer against the Yankees on July 27, 1971.
White Sox scoreboard explodes after Bill Melton hit a game-ending 12th inning homer against the Yankees on July 27, 1971.
An estimated 50,000 fans packed the old Comiskey Park to watch the Chicago Pioneers take on the Los Angeles Thunderbirds in a roller derby matchup on Sept. 15, 1972. The rough-and-tumble sport was invented in Chicago in the 1930s and enjoyed a few decades of popularity, thanks in part to television, before fading in the 70s.
An estimated 50,000 fans packed the old Comiskey Park to watch the Chicago Pioneers take on the Los Angeles Thunderbirds in a roller derby matchup on Sept. 15, 1972. The rough-and-tumble sport was invented in Chicago in the 1930s and enjoyed a few decades of popularity, thanks in part to television, before fading in the 70s.
Slugger Dick Allen waves his bat in salute to fans after striking out in the ninth inning on Sept. 27, 1972, against the Kansas City Royals in Comiskey Park. It was the final home game of 1972 for Allen and the White Sox, who sustained 4-2 loss and fell farther off pace in A.L. West race.
Slugger Dick Allen waves his bat in salute to fans after striking out in the ninth inning on Sept. 27, 1972, against the Kansas City Royals in Comiskey Park. It was the final home game of 1972 for Allen and the White Sox, who sustained 4-2 loss and fell farther off pace in A.L. West race.
George Halas, center, stands on the sidelines during the Cards vs. Bears game at Comiskey Park in November 1955. The score was Cardinals, 53; Bears, 14 and the caption said, “What an Aroma.” The Tribune wrote, “There are 47,314 of you who witnessed this most astonishing of football upsets. A decade from now, a half million Chicagoans will speak with authority about ‘the day the Cardinals killed the Bears.'”
Chicago Bears Doug Atkins (81) and George Connor (71) sit on the bench during the Bears vs. Cardinals game held at Comiskey Park on Nov. 11, 1955.
Chicago Bears Doug Atkins (81) and George Connor (71) sit on the bench during the Bears vs. Cardinals game held at Comiskey Park on Nov. 11, 1955.
Fans help celebrate the return of baseball to Comiskey Park on April 18, 1972. It was the first night opener in Chicago history.
Fans help celebrate the return of baseball to Comiskey Park on April 18, 1972. It was the first night opener in Chicago history.
Harry Caray broadcasts a White Sox game from Comiskey Park's center-field bleachers on June 24, 1971.
Harry Caray broadcasts a White Sox game from Comiskey Park’s center-field bleachers on June 24, 1971.
Dave Smalley, left, and Robin Pauli picket outside Comiskey Park on May 30, 1981, pleading every fan's case during the 1981 player strike.
Dave Smalley, left, and Robin Pauli picket outside Comiskey Park on May 30, 1981, pleading every fan’s case during the 1981 player strike.
Even Andy, the familiar Sox Park clown, takes off his hat for the national anthem during the pregame ceremony Tuesday for the White Sox home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Even Andy, the familiar Sox Park clown, takes off his hat for the national anthem during the pregame ceremony Tuesday for the White Sox home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays.
White Sox left fielder Al Smith is doused with the remnants of a paper drinking cup in the fifth inning of the second World Series game at Comiskey Park, October 2, 1959, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
White Sox left fielder Al Smith is doused with the remnants of a paper drinking cup in the fifth inning of the second World Series game at Comiskey Park, October 2, 1959, against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
An anti-disco promotion in Comiskey Park in 1979 drew thousands of teens, who poured onto the field between games of a White Sox double-header. The Sox forfeited the second game.
An anti-disco promotion in Comiskey Park in 1979 drew thousands of teens, who poured onto the field between games of a White Sox double-header. The Sox forfeited the second game.
On July 13, 1979, workmen replace sod damaged by the disco demolition event the previous day at Comiskey Park. They also had to clear the field of debris, like broken disco records, and repair the infield before the next game.
On July 13, 1979, workmen replace sod damaged by the disco demolition event the previous day at Comiskey Park. They also had to clear the field of debris, like broken disco records, and repair the infield before the next game.
White Sox President Bill Veeck acknowledges the cheers of nearly 19,000 fans on Sept. 30, 1980, in Comiskey Park during ceremonies honoring the 66-year-old baseball maverick's contributions to the game. Veeck was forced to the confines of the stadium's TV booth by a 102-degree fever during the pregame activities.
White Sox President Bill Veeck acknowledges the cheers of nearly 19,000 fans on Sept. 30, 1980, in Comiskey Park during ceremonies honoring the 66-year-old baseball maverick’s contributions to the game. Veeck was forced to the confines of the stadium’s TV booth by a 102-degree fever during the pregame activities.

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