TheBaseballPage.com

Grace Comiskey

Grace Comiskey

She inherited the club following his death in 1939. She owned the team until her death, and her daughter Dorothy succeeded her as the club's principal owner.

Grace Elizabeth Reidy Comiskey

    * Born in Chicago, IL USA
    * Died December 10, 1956 in Chicago, IL USA

Grace Comiskey married J. Louis Comiskey in 1913, and together they had three children: Dorothy, Grace Lou, and Chuck. Her husband became owner of the Chicago White Sox in 1931, and she inherited the club following his death in 1939. She owned the team until her death, and her daughter Dorothy succeeded her as the club's principal owner.

By BR Bullpen

 

More From Around the Web

Sponsored Links

This day in baseball history

May 21

  • 2000

    On May 21, 2000, a major league record six grand slams are h ...

  • 1977

    On May 21, 1977, journeyman outfielder Merv Rettenmund hits ...

  • 1963

    On May 21, 1963, Jim Maloney of the Cincinnati Reds ties the ...

More Baseball History

Player Profile

Fritz Ostermueller

P, Pittsburg Pirates

Read Bio
Hall of Fame

Frank Robinson

CF, Cincinnati Reds

Read Bio
Season Profile

2005 Boston Red Sox

There’s no relaxat

Read Bio
Historical Figure

Boyd Coffie

 

Read Bio
Manager Profile

Joe Girardi

St. Louis Cardinals

Read Bio
Ballpark Profile

Whitaker Bank

Whitaker Bank Ballpark is a

Read Bio
Tagged:
Chicago White Sox, Dorothy Comiskey, J. Louis Comiskey, MLB Owner

Comments

    Be respectful, keep it clean.
Login or register to post comments

Stay Connected

Share |

Today's Poll

Where Will Josh Hamilton Play in 2013: