Today in White Sox History: January 19
The greatest ballpark many of us will ever know started to become a reality 111 years ago today.
In progress, the Baseball Palace of the World: The greatest ballpark many of us will ever know started to become a reality 111 years ago today.
1909
White Sox owner Charles Comiskey purchased a piece of land on the corner of 35th and Shields from Roxanna Bowen. Comiskey Park construction began on the site starting in February 1910.
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MARK LIPTAK
Mark Liptak is originally from Chicago and has been a White Sox fan since 1960. He and his wife Zoe reside in Pocatello, Idaho where he is the radio voice as part of Idaho State athletics in volleyball, football, women's basketball and softball.
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