Charles Comiskey

Charles Albert Comiskey, nicknamed "Commy" or "the Old Roman", was an American Major League Baseball player, manager and team owner. He was a key person in the formation of the American League, and was also founding owner of the Chicago White Sox. Comiskey Park, the White Sox's storied baseball stadium, was built under his guidance and named for him.

15 August 1859

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