Comiskey Park brick

Dateundated

DescriptionRectangular clay brick with mortar remnants and uneven edges. Brick is autographed on one side by Bill Veeck and Charles A. Comiskey in faded black marker.

Bio/Historical NoteBrick removed from the wall of Comiskey Park by Bill Veeck, Chicago White Sox owner, on the occasion of the 70th birthday of the ballpark in 1960. Comiskey Park was built in 1910 and the final game was played at the park in 1990.

Object numberB-1980-0087

Subject Comiskey, Charles A.

Subject Veeck, Bill

Attributes

Classificationsstadium artifacts

Dimensions7 x 3 x 4 in.

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