The original Comiskey Park was home to the Chicago White Sox from 1910 to 1990, billed at its opening as the ‘Baseball Palace of the World.’
It hosted the first MLB All-Star Game in 1933 and was famous for its exploding scoreboard introduced by owner Bill Veeck.
Stats at a Glance
- Team: Chicago White Sox (MLB)
- Location: Chicago, Illinois
- Opened: 1910
- Closed: 1990 (demolished 1991)
- Nickname: Baseball Palace of the World
- Historic moment: First MLB All-Star Game (1933)
A Palace of Its Time
Comiskey Park’s symmetrical design and grand scale made it a showcase in 1910. Bill Veeck’s exploding scoreboard – lighting up and firing fireworks after White Sox home runs – became one of baseball’s great innovations.
The Move Across the Street
The White Sox moved to a new ballpark (now Rate Field) directly across 35th Street in 1991, and the original Comiskey was demolished. Home plate’s original location is marked in the parking lot.
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Comiskey Park FAQs
Why was Comiskey Park called the Baseball Palace of the World?
For its grand scale and design when it opened in 1910.
What happened to Comiskey Park?
It closed in 1990 and was demolished in 1991 when the White Sox moved across the street.
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