In 1996 I got paid $60 to watch Michael Jordan's car while he filmed a Hanes commercial at the WWTW studios by North Park University (where I went to school). They told me, "Do not under any circumstances say 'hello' or shake his hand." As soon as he got out of the car I said
I know it's a business. But entertaining moving the White Sox from the south side just sits so poorly. All of the generations of Sox fans that have been coming to 35th and Shields year after year. Hate to even hear rumors about it.
Help spread the word and mark your calendar.
"Last Comiskey" is a new 3-part documentary on the last season played at Comiskey Park, featuring interviews with players, media, vendors, security, and more, and features home video of the old ballpark and its many nooks, crannies
If a replica of Comiskey Park was built today it would be a sensation. Guaranteed.
I don't mean "guaranteed rate", I mean guaranteed awesome attendance based on proximity to the field, uniqueness of the wrap around upper decks, and --speaking from a purely scientific standpoint
Announcing the premier schedule for Last Comiskey -- the story of the 1990 White Sox and the last season at Comiskey Park.
- Part 1: March 2, 8PM CT
- Part 2: March 9, 8PM CT
- Part 3: March 16, 8PM CT
Watch free on YouTube.
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This Terry Bevington ejection by Ken Kaiser is pure comedy gold on so many levels. Let's RT enough for
@Jomboy_
to do a breakdown! Thanks to
@noamchomsky726
for bringing this to light. Link to Vimeo clip link:
Trigger Warning: Dangerous levels of nostalgia.
OTD 1990: My brother Mike and I went to our last game at Comiskey Park. Here's a reflection on that last game, as well as our first game.
I would be done with MLB entirely if this happened. Completely unforgivable if a franchise like the Chicago White Sox with 100+ years of history and generations of fans were moved to another city.
Put a competitive team on the field, lean into the history. There is no reason
White Sox fans - if the Sox were to move out of the area, would you still be a fan of them?
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Frank Thomas is the only player in baseball history to produce seven straight seasons of 20-plus homers, 100 RBI, 100 walks and a .300 average.
@TheBigHurt_35
announced his retirement
#OTD
in 2010.
Watch how hard Thomas runs out of the box after contact. He doesn't stand there, doesn't flip his bat, doesn't turn around and yell to his teammates in the dugout. He sprints out of the box so he can get a double if it doesn't go over the wall.
May all the current White sox
If a stadium was built like Old Comiskey, it would be a huge success.
People would flock to attend a game with this old-school seating structure and close proximity to the field. 1/5
URGENT NEWS: Nancy Faust plays the Windy City Thunderbolts game THIS SATURDAY at 6pm. A much better option than the game in Bridgeport. We’ll be there with a big crew.
Sox fans, LET’S PACK THE HOUSE!
OTD in 1990: My last game at Comiskey Park with my brother Mike. It was being at this game that made us realize how special that park and ballclub was, and 33 years later we made a documentary about it. This was baseball at its absolute best. Speed, power, defense, it had
This picture beautifully captures the way the picnic area and stands at Old Comiskey crowded the field, and how the arches provided a view to the city neighborhood.
The ballpark surrounded the field like a theater.
Another great one from
@StadiumVagabond
.
Last Comiskey Part 1 (of 3) will post to our YouTube channel at 8PM CT Thursday. Here are some things to know. Pass it on!
- Where: YouTube (link to the page in bio; subscribing is a good idea but not necessary).
- Length: 36 minutes long (Part 2 and 3 are similar length).
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OTD 1991: Ventura walk-off grand slam. Most emotion we ever saw out of him on the field may be his clapping around third base - his approach defined "even keel". Best White Sox 3B ever. H/t
@SoxNerd
for heads up!
Last Comiskey, the story of the final season at Comiskey Park. Coming in March.
Put together via 36 interviews w/players, executives, media, vendors, security, historians and lifelong Sox fans, and features home video of the old park in all of its history-soaked, aging glory.
Opening Day 2005 Starting Lineup. Mark B on the bump. I was there. A drunk guy nearly attacked my dad who forgot to take his hat off for the National Anthem. Other than that, was an amazing day. After this game I knew they'd win it all :).
"Without Dick Allen, this team would not be here. The White Sox were gone."
Celebrating the day after Dick Allen's birthday with this video about what he meant to the franchise.