1910 - 1990 Closed

Comiskey Park I, Chicago

Also known as: White Sox Park

📍 Chicago, IL

Comiskey Park I was a baseball ballpark in Chicago, IL that hosted major league games from 1910 to 1990. It has also been known as White Sox Park. Home teams have included Chicago White Sox and Chicago American Giants.

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📍 Location & Overview

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City Chicago
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State IL
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Country US
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GPS Coordinates 41.832010, -87.634025
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Elevation 594 ft
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Park ID: CHI10

🏟️ Park Characteristics

👥 43,951 Capacity
🌱 Natural Surface
🏠 Open Air Roof Type
🎯 86 ft Backstop
📐 Normal Foul Territory

Configuration from 1990

📏 Field Dimensions

Comiskey Park I — Field Shape

Outfield arc drawn proportional to actual distances. Hover a marker for wall height.

LF Line 347ft Wall: 10 ft
Left Center 382ft
Center Field 409ft Wall: 11 ft
Right Center 382ft
RF Line 347ft Wall: 10 ft

This park has 81 configurations throughout its history.

📅 Years of Operation

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First Used 1910
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Last Used 1990
Total Years81 years

⚾ Teams Played

87 seasons
Chicago White Sox 79 yrs Chicago American Giants 8 yrs

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Comiskey Park I at a glance

The years-of-operation panel dates Comiskey Park I in Chicago, IL from 1910 to 1990. It is also known as White Sox Park. The park ID used in the data is CHI10. Comiskey Park I stands 594 feet above sea level. The site is at 41.832010, -87.634025.

The configuration shown dates from 1990, with a capacity of 43,951, natural grass, an open-air design, normal foul territory, and a backstop 86 feet behind the plate. Fence distances go left 347 feet over a 10-foot wall, left-center 382 feet, center 409 feet over a 11-foot wall, right-center 382 feet, and right 347 feet over a 10-foot wall. The data records 81 configurations over the park's life. The teams panel counts 87 team-seasons here: the Chicago White Sox (79 yrs) and the Chicago American Giants (8 yrs). The earliest team-season listed is the 1910 Chicago White Sox (68-85); the latest is the 1990 Chicago White Sox (94-68). The best record by a home club was the 1917 Chicago White Sox at 100-54; the worst, the 1942 Chicago American Giants at 8-36.

Comiskey Park I: Frequently Asked Questions

When did Comiskey Park I open?
Comiskey Park I hosted its first documented major league game in 1910 and its last in 1990.
Where is Comiskey Park I?
Comiskey Park I is in Chicago, IL.
Which teams played at Comiskey Park I?
Home clubs at this park include Chicago White Sox and Chicago American Giants.
Is Comiskey Park I still in use?
No. Comiskey Park I last hosted a major league game in 1990.
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