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Charles Comiskey

American baseball player, manager, team owner (1859-1931) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 72

Charles Albert Comiskey, nicknamed "Commy" or "the Old Roman", was an American professional baseball first baseman, manager, and team owner.

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Cincinnati Reds1892-1894
St. Louis Cardinals1882-1889
Chicago Pirates

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He played 13 seasons in the American Association (AA) for the St. Louis Brown Stockings / Browns, the Players' League (PL) for the Chicago Pirates, and the National League (NL) for the Cincinnati Reds. He was a key figure in the formation of the American League and was also the 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.

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United States
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Type
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Status
Deceased
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Lived 1859 to 1931 · aged 72