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	[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey, the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team, began his illustrious baseball career in 1879. He joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) According to research of [[PREGLER, John\|John ~~PRELER~~]], Comiskey worked for Ted Sullivan who had a contract with the Western News Service selling newspapers magazines, and confectionery items to passengers at the station in Dubuque and on the trains to and from Dubuque on the ICRR.		[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey, the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team, began his illustrious baseball career in 1879. He joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) According to research of [[PREGLER, John T.\|John T. PREGLER]], Comiskey worked for Ted Sullivan who had a contract with the Western News Service selling newspapers magazines, and confectionery items to passengers at the station in Dubuque and on the trains to and from Dubuque on the ICRR.

	It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3)		It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3)

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	[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey, the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team, began his illustrious baseball career in 1879. He joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) ~~Nineteen years old and an employee~~ of ~~the~~ [[~~ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD~~]] ~~that ran between Dubuque and Chicago~~, Comiskey ~~practiced~~ and ~~played baseball~~ in the ~~sandlots around~~ the ~~Central depot during layovers~~.		[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey, the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team, began his illustrious baseball career in 1879. He joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) According to research of [[PREGLER, John\|John PRELER]], Comiskey worked for Ted Sullivan who had a contract with the Western News Service selling newspapers magazines, and confectionery items to passengers at the station in Dubuque and on the trains to and from Dubuque on the ICRR.

	It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3)		It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3)

	The team which also boasted [[RADBOURNE, Charles Gardner\|Charles Gardner RADBOURNE]] won the pennant and ~~claimed the World Championshi~~ when ~~Dubuque~~ defeated ~~Providence~~ and the Chicago Cubs~~, the two top teams in the National League~~. (4)		The team which also boasted [[RADBOURNE, Charles Gardner\|Charles Gardner RADBOURNE]] won the Northwestern League's 1879 pennant and gained national attention when they defeated "Cap" Anson and the National League Chicago White Stockings (later "Cubs). (4)

	In 1882 Comiskey made his professional debut with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association. By 1887, he had racked up 139 runs and 117 stolen bases, the third most steals in a season before the modern era (before 1900). From 1883 to 1889 he served as St. Louis’ player-manager, leading his team to the American Association pennant four consecutive seasons from 1885 to 1888. In 1890, he left St. Louis for the Chicago franchise of the short-lived Players League. (5)		In 1882 Comiskey made his professional debut with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association. By 1887, he had racked up 139 runs and 117 stolen bases, the third most steals in a season before the modern era (before 1900). From 1883 to 1889 he served as St. Louis’ player-manager, leading his team to the American Association pennant four consecutive seasons from 1885 to 1888. In 1890, he left St. Louis for the Chicago franchise of the short-lived Players League. (5)
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	3. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey," Famous American Trials-The Chicago Black Sox Trial, Online: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/blacksox/comiskeybio.html		3. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey," Famous American Trials-The Chicago Black Sox Trial, Online: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/blacksox/comiskeybio.html

	4. ~~O'Neill~~, ~~Bill. "A Tale~~ of ~~Two Ball Parks,"~~ '''~~Julien~~'~~s Journal~~''~~', October 1990, p. 15~~		4. Pregler, John, author of '''Historic Tales of Old Dubuque'''

	5. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey."		5. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey."

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	[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey, the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team, began his illustrious baseball career in 1879. He joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) Nineteen years old and an employee of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] that ran between Dubuque and Chicago, Comiskey practiced and played baseball in the sandlots around the Central depot during layovers.		[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey, the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team, began his illustrious baseball career in 1879. He joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) Nineteen years old and an employee of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] that ran between Dubuque and Chicago, Comiskey practiced and played baseball in the sandlots around the Central depot during layovers.
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	[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey ~~was~~ the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team~~. (1) Comiskey~~ began his illustrious baseball career in 1879 ~~when he~~ joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) Nineteen years old and an employee of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] that ran between Dubuque and Chicago, Comiskey practiced and played baseball in the sandlots around the Central depot during layovers.		[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey, the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team, began his illustrious baseball career in 1879. He joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) Nineteen years old and an employee of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] that ran between Dubuque and Chicago, Comiskey practiced and played baseball in the sandlots around the Central depot during layovers.

	It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3)		It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3)
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	The team which also boasted [[RADBOURNE, Charles Gardner\|Charles Gardner RADBOURNE]] won the pennant and claimed the World Championshi when Dubuque defeated Providence and the Chicago Cubs, the two top teams in the National League. (4)		The team which also boasted [[RADBOURNE, Charles Gardner\|Charles Gardner RADBOURNE]] won the pennant and claimed the World Championshi when Dubuque defeated Providence and the Chicago Cubs, the two top teams in the National League. (4)

	In 1882 Comiskey made his professional debut with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association. ~~Comiskey played eight seasons with St. Louis, mostly at first base.~~ By 1887, he had racked up 139 runs and 117 stolen bases, the third most steals in a season before the modern era (before 1900). From 1883 to 1889 he served as St. Louis’ player-manager, leading his team to the American Association pennant four consecutive seasons from 1885 to 1888. In 1890, he left St. Louis for the Chicago franchise of the short-lived Players League. (5)		In 1882 Comiskey made his professional debut with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association. By 1887, he had racked up 139 runs and 117 stolen bases, the third most steals in a season before the modern era (before 1900). From 1883 to 1889 he served as St. Louis’ player-manager, leading his team to the American Association pennant four consecutive seasons from 1885 to 1888. In 1890, he left St. Louis for the Chicago franchise of the short-lived Players League. (5)

	Comiskey's years as a player included him playing first base, second base, outfield and pitcher in four games. His lifetime batting average was .264 and his record as a pitcher was 0-1. As a manager, he compiled a record of 824 wins and 533 losses for a .607 winning percentage from 1883 to 1893. (6)		Comiskey's years as a player included him playing first base, second base, outfield and pitcher in four games. His lifetime batting average was .264 and his record as a pitcher was 0-1. As a manager, he compiled a record of 824 wins and 533 losses for a .607 winning percentage from 1883 to 1893. (6)

	Comiskey ended his playing and managing career with the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. While there, Comiskey convinced sportswriter Ban Johnson to form the Western League, an organization that would eventually challenge the powerful NL. (7)		Comiskey ended his playing and managing career with the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. While there, Comiskey convinced sportswriter Ban Johnson to form the Western League, an organization that would eventually challenge the powerful NL. (7)

	~~When Dubuque~~ became a ~~member of~~ the ~~Three-I~~ League ~~in 1903, Comiskey convinced~~ [[ROWLAND, Clarence "Pants"\|Clarence "Pants" ROWLAND]] ~~to manage the club~~. ~~In 1914 with Dubuque left~~ the ~~Three-I League and returned to~~ the ~~Mississippi Valley League in 1922~~, ~~Comiskey again helped find a manager~~, [[~~MCGINNITY~~, ~~Joe~~\|~~Joe MCGINNITY~~]]. (8)		In 1901 Comiskey became a founding owner in the American League. He called his Chicago franchise the White Sox and shocked the public by naming [[ROWLAND, Clarence "Pants"\|Clarence "Pants" ROWLAND]] as his manager in 1915. It was a proud event in his career when on October 15, 1917 when his White Sox closed out the World Series against the Giants, 4-2, with [[FABER, Urban "Red"\|Urban "Red" FABER]] pitching and Rowland managing. (8)

	[[COMISKEY PARK]] in Dubuque was dedicated to this outstanding sports figure on June 20, 1929. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Pioneer/Executive in 1939. (9)		Comiskey did not forget the role Dubuque had played in his career. When the city became a member of the Three-I League in 1903, Comiskey convinced [[ROWLAND, Clarence "Pants"\|Clarence "Pants" ROWLAND]] to manage the club. Dubuque left the Three-I League 1914. When it returned to the Mississippi Valley League in 1922, Comiskey again helped find a manager, [[MCGINNITY, Joe\|Joe MCGINNITY]]. (9)

			[[COMISKEY PARK]] in Dubuque was dedicated to this outstanding sports figure on June 20, 1929. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Pioneer/Executive in 1939. (10) He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939. (11)

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	7. Charles Comiskey, National Baseball Hall of Fame. Online: http://baseballhall.org/hof/comiskey-charles		7. Charles Comiskey, National Baseball Hall of Fame. Online: http://baseballhall.org/hof/comiskey-charles

	8. O'Neill, Bill		8. Cooper, Brian. "A Century Ago County Boasted Baseball Glory," Telegraph Herald, October 22, 2017, p. 2B

			9. O'Neill, Bill

			10. "Charlie Comiskey," Baseball-Reference.com. Online: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/comisch01.shtml

	9. ~~"Charlie Comiskey," Baseball-Reference.com. Online: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/comisch01.shtml~~		11. Cooper


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	Comiskey's years as a player included him playing first base, second base, outfield and pitcher in four games. His lifetime batting average was .264 and his record as a pitcher was 0-1. As a manager, he compiled a record of 824 wins and 533 losses for a .607 winning percentage from 1883 to 1893. (6)		Comiskey's years as a player included him playing first base, second base, outfield and pitcher in four games. His lifetime batting average was .264 and his record as a pitcher was 0-1. As a manager, he compiled a record of 824 wins and 533 losses for a .607 winning percentage from 1883 to 1893. (6)

	Comiskey ended his playing and managing career with the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. While there, Comiskey convinced sportswriter Ban Johnson to form the Western League, an organization that would eventually challenge the powerful NL. (7) ~~Among those with whom Comiskey worked was [[ROWLAND, Clarence "Pants"\|Clarence "Pants" ROWLAND]].~~		Comiskey ended his playing and managing career with the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. While there, Comiskey convinced sportswriter Ban Johnson to form the Western League, an organization that would eventually challenge the powerful NL. (7)

	[[COMISKEY PARK]] in Dubuque was dedicated to this outstanding sports figure on June 20, 1929. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Pioneer/Executive in 1939. (8)		When Dubuque became a member of the Three-I League in 1903, Comiskey convinced [[ROWLAND, Clarence "Pants"\|Clarence "Pants" ROWLAND]] to manage the club. In 1914 with Dubuque left the Three-I League and returned to the Mississippi Valley League in 1922, Comiskey again helped find a manager, [[MCGINNITY, Joe\|Joe MCGINNITY]]. (8)

			[[COMISKEY PARK]] in Dubuque was dedicated to this outstanding sports figure on June 20, 1929. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Pioneer/Executive in 1939. (9)

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	7. Charles Comiskey, National Baseball Hall of Fame. Online: http://baseballhall.org/hof/comiskey-charles		7. Charles Comiskey, National Baseball Hall of Fame. Online: http://baseballhall.org/hof/comiskey-charles

	8. "Charlie Comiskey," Baseball-Reference.com. Online: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/comisch01.shtml		8. O'Neill, Bill

			9. "Charlie Comiskey," Baseball-Reference.com. Online: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/comisch01.shtml


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	3. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey," Famous American Trials-The Chicago Black Sox Trial, Online: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/blacksox/comiskeybio.html		3. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey," Famous American Trials-The Chicago Black Sox Trial, Online: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/blacksox/comiskeybio.html

	4. O'Neill, Bill. "A Tale of Two Ball Parks," '''Julien's ~~Journa~~'''l, October 1990, p. 15		4. O'Neill, Bill. "A Tale of Two Ball Parks," '''Julien's Journal''', October 1990, p. 15

	5. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey."		5. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey."

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	It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3)		It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3)

	The team which also boasted [[RADBOURNE, Charles\|Charles RADBOURNE]] won the pennant and claimed the World Championshi when Dubuque defeated Providence and the Chicago Cubs, the two top teams in the National League. (4)		The team which also boasted [[RADBOURNE, Charles Gardner\|Charles Gardner RADBOURNE]] won the pennant and claimed the World Championshi when Dubuque defeated Providence and the Chicago Cubs, the two top teams in the National League. (4)

	In 1882 Comiskey made his professional debut with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association. Comiskey played eight seasons with St. Louis, mostly at first base. By 1887, he had racked up 139 runs and 117 stolen bases, the third most steals in a season before the modern era (before 1900). From 1883 to 1889 he served as St. Louis’ player-manager, leading his team to the American Association pennant four consecutive seasons from 1885 to 1888. In 1890, he left St. Louis for the Chicago franchise of the short-lived Players League. (5)		In 1882 Comiskey made his professional debut with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association. Comiskey played eight seasons with St. Louis, mostly at first base. By 1887, he had racked up 139 runs and 117 stolen bases, the third most steals in a season before the modern era (before 1900). From 1883 to 1889 he served as St. Louis’ player-manager, leading his team to the American Association pennant four consecutive seasons from 1885 to 1888. In 1890, he left St. Louis for the Chicago franchise of the short-lived Players League. (5)

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	Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sexton&id=I33250		Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sexton&id=I33250

	[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey was the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team. (1) Comiskey began his illustrious baseball career in ~~1878~~ when he joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) Nineteen years old and an employee of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] that ran between Dubuque and Chicago, Comiskey practiced and played baseball in the sandlots around the Central depot during layovers.		[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey was the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team. (1) Comiskey began his illustrious baseball career in 1879 when he joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) Nineteen years old and an employee of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] that ran between Dubuque and Chicago, Comiskey practiced and played baseball in the sandlots around the Central depot during layovers.

	It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3) ~~While he was primarily used on first base, Comiskey eventually saw action at nearly every position.~~		It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3)

	~~In 1882 Comiskey made his professional debut with~~ the ~~St. Louis Brown Stockings of~~ the ~~American Association. Comiskey played eight seasons with St. Louis, mostly at first base. By 1887, he had racked up 139 runs~~ and ~~117 stolen bases~~, the ~~third most steals~~ in a season before the modern era (before 1900). From 1883 to 1889 he served as St. Louis’ player-manager, leading his team to the American Association pennant four consecutive seasons from 1885 to 1888. In 1890, he left St. Louis for the Chicago franchise of the ~~short-lived Players~~ League. (4)		The team which also boasted [[RADBOURNE, Charles\|Charles RADBOURNE]] won the pennant and claimed the World Championshi when Dubuque defeated Providence and the Chicago Cubs, the two top teams in the National League. (4)

	Comiskey ~~ended~~ his ~~playing and managing career~~ with the ~~Cincinnati Reds~~ of the ~~National League~~. ~~While there~~, ~~Comiskey convinced sportswriter Ban Johnson to form~~ the ~~Western League, an organization that would eventually challenge~~ the ~~powerful NL.~~ (5) ~~He retired after the 1894 season with a managerial record of 838-541~~. ~~His~~ .~~608 career winning percentage is~~ the ~~second best in baseball history behind Joe McCarthy~~. ~~Among those with whom Comiskey worked was [[ROWLAND~~, ~~Clarence "Pants"\|Clarence "Pants" ROWLAND]]~~.		In 1882 Comiskey made his professional debut with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association. Comiskey played eight seasons with St. Louis, mostly at first base. By 1887, he had racked up 139 runs and 117 stolen bases, the third most steals in a season before the modern era (before 1900). From 1883 to 1889 he served as St. Louis’ player-manager, leading his team to the American Association pennant four consecutive seasons from 1885 to 1888. In 1890, he left St. Louis for the Chicago franchise of the short-lived Players League. (5)

	[[COMISKEY PARK]] in Dubuque was dedicated to this outstanding sports figure on June 20, 1929. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Pioneer/Executive in 1939. (6)		Comiskey's years as a player included him playing first base, second base, outfield and pitcher in four games. His lifetime batting average was .264 and his record as a pitcher was 0-1. As a manager, he compiled a record of 824 wins and 533 losses for a .607 winning percentage from 1883 to 1893. (6)

			Comiskey ended his playing and managing career with the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. While there, Comiskey convinced sportswriter Ban Johnson to form the Western League, an organization that would eventually challenge the powerful NL. (7) Among those with whom Comiskey worked was [[ROWLAND, Clarence "Pants"\|Clarence "Pants" ROWLAND]].

			[[COMISKEY PARK]] in Dubuque was dedicated to this outstanding sports figure on June 20, 1929. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Pioneer/Executive in 1939. (8)

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	3. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey," Famous American Trials-The Chicago Black Sox Trial, Online: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/blacksox/comiskeybio.html		3. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey," Famous American Trials-The Chicago Black Sox Trial, Online: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/blacksox/comiskeybio.html

	4. ~~Ibid~~.		4. O'Neill, Bill. "A Tale of Two Ball Parks," '''Julien's Journa'''l, October 1990, p. 15

			5. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey."

			6. O'Neill, Bill

	5. Charles Comiskey, National Baseball Hall of Fame. Online: http://baseballhall.org/hof/comiskey-charles		7. Charles Comiskey, National Baseball Hall of Fame. Online: http://baseballhall.org/hof/comiskey-charles

	6. "Charlie Comiskey," Baseball-Reference.com. Online: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/comisch01.shtml		8. "Charlie Comiskey," Baseball-Reference.com. Online: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/comisch01.shtml


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	Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sexton&id=I33250		Family History: http://wc.rootsweb.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=sexton&id=I33250

	[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey was the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team. (1) Comiskey began his illustrious baseball career in 1878 when he joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) Nineteen years old and an employee of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] that ran between Dubuque and Chicago, Comiskey practiced and played baseball in the sandlots around the Central depot during layovers~~. He joined the Dubuque club the same year and played on the 1879 team that defeated the Chicago White Sox to claim the world championship~~.		[[Image:CharlesComiskey250.jpg\|right\|thumb\|300px\|]]COMISKEY, Charles Albert. (Chicago, IL, Aug. 15, 1859-Eagle River, WI, Nov. 26, 1931). "Old Roman." Comiskey was the only [[BASEBALL]] player ever to become the sole owner of a major league baseball team. (1) Comiskey began his illustrious baseball career in 1878 when he joined the Dubuque Rabbits for fifty dollars a month during the summer. (2) Nineteen years old and an employee of the [[ILLINOIS CENTRAL RAILROAD]] that ran between Dubuque and Chicago, Comiskey practiced and played baseball in the sandlots around the Central depot during layovers.

	It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3) While he was primarily used on first base, Comiskey eventually saw action at nearly every position.		It was during his career with the Dubuque club that Comiskey revolutionized the play at first base. He developed a system for leaving the base to cover part of the field between first and second bases. Prior to this, first basemen never left the bag. Comiskey positioned himself deep behind first and slightly to the right of the base. While many criticized the idea, Comiskey proved capable of covering many short hits that had previously allowed runners to successfully reach first. (3) While he was primarily used on first base, Comiskey eventually saw action at nearly every position.

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	In 1882 Comiskey made his professional debut with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association. Comiskey played eight seasons with St. Louis, mostly at first base. By 1887, he had racked up 139 runs and 117 stolen bases, the third most steals in a season before the modern era (before 1900). From 1883 to 1889 he served as St. Louis’ player-manager, leading his team to the American Association pennant four consecutive seasons from 1885 to 1888. In 1890, he left St. Louis for the Chicago franchise of the short-lived Players League. (4)		In 1882 Comiskey made his professional debut with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association. Comiskey played eight seasons with St. Louis, mostly at first base. By 1887, he had racked up 139 runs and 117 stolen bases, the third most steals in a season before the modern era (before 1900). From 1883 to 1889 he served as St. Louis’ player-manager, leading his team to the American Association pennant four consecutive seasons from 1885 to 1888. In 1890, he left St. Louis for the Chicago franchise of the short-lived Players League. (4)

	Comiskey ended his playing and managing career with the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. While there, Comiskey convinced sportswriter Ban Johnson to form the Western League, an organization that would eventually challenge the powerful NL. (5) He retired after the 1894 season with a managerial record of 838-541. His .608 career winning percentage is the second best in baseball history behind Joe McCarthy. ~~(6)~~ Among those with whom Comiskey worked was [[ROWLAND, Clarence "Pants"\|Clarence "Pants" ROWLAND]].		Comiskey ended his playing and managing career with the Cincinnati Reds of the National League. While there, Comiskey convinced sportswriter Ban Johnson to form the Western League, an organization that would eventually challenge the powerful NL. (5) He retired after the 1894 season with a managerial record of 838-541. His .608 career winning percentage is the second best in baseball history behind Joe McCarthy. Among those with whom Comiskey worked was [[ROWLAND, Clarence "Pants"\|Clarence "Pants" ROWLAND]].

	[[COMISKEY PARK]] in Dubuque was dedicated to this outstanding sports figure on June 20, 1929. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Pioneer/Executive in 1939. (7)		[[COMISKEY PARK]] in Dubuque was dedicated to this outstanding sports figure on June 20, 1929. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame by Old Timers Committee as Pioneer/Executive in 1939. (6)

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	3. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey," Famous American Trials-The Chicago Black Sox Trial, Online: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/blacksox/comiskeybio.html		3. "Charles 'The Old Roman' Comiskey," Famous American Trials-The Chicago Black Sox Trial, Online: http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/blacksox/comiskeybio.html

	4. Ibid.		4. Ibid.


			5. Charles Comiskey, National Baseball Hall of Fame. Online: http://baseballhall.org/hof/comiskey-charles

	6. "Charlie Comiskey," Baseball-Reference.com. Online: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/comisch01.shtml		6. "Charlie Comiskey," Baseball-Reference.com. Online: http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/c/comisch01.shtml

	~~7. Charles Comiskey, National Baseball Hall of Fame. Online: http://baseballhall.org/hof/comiskey-charles~~

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