Charles Comiskey

Charles Comiskey was one of the most influential figures in early baseball history. Beginning his career as a first baseman, Comiskey played a key role in the rise of the St. Louis Browns in the 1880s, helping them win four consecutive American Association pennants.

After transitioning into management and ownership, he became best known as the founding owner of the Chicago White Sox. Under his leadership, the team won the 1906 and 1917 World Series and remained a competitive force in the American League.

Though his reputation was later clouded by the 1919 Black Sox Scandal, Comiskey’s impact on professional baseball was lasting. He helped shape the role of the team owner, pioneered innovations in team management, and was a key figure in the formation of the American League.

He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939 for his contributions as a player, manager, and executive.

Comiskey's Awards and Records

• Louis Cardinals Hall of Fame
• Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame (1939)
• 4× American Association champion as a player/manager (1885–1888)
• Managed St. Louis Browns to 4 straight pennants
• Founder and long-time owner of the Chicago White Sox (1901–1931)
• Helped establish the American League in 1901
• Comiskey Park, opened in 1910, named in his honor
• Credited with popularizing the use of the pitcher’s mound and modern baseball strategy

MLB Records

MLB Teams:

As Player
St. Louis Brown Stockings/Browns (1882–1889)
Chicago Pirates (1890)
St. Louis Browns (1891)
Cincinnati Reds (1892–1894)
As Manager
St. Louis Browns (1883–1889, 1891)
Chicago Pirates (1890)
Cincinnati Reds (1892–1894)
As Owner
Chicago White Sox (1901–1931)

Player Stats

Seasons:
12
Games Played
1,390
Batting Average
.264
Hits
1,529
Runs Scored
1,123
Home Runs
28
Runs Batted In
883
Stolen Bases
416
On-Base %
.308
Slugging %
.337

Managerial Stats: 

Seasons
13
Win/Lose
840–541
Winning %
.608