South Side Sox · Dec 23, 2024
Today in White Sox History: December 23
On this day 84 years ago, the original ballpark of the White Sox suffered fire damage that would render it unusable.1940
The original home of the White Sox before Comiskey Park, South Side Park III, was damaged by a late-night fire set by intruders to the property.
The ballpark, then being used by the Chicago American Giants of the Negro Leagues, did $2,000 worth of damage (about $45,000 today) to the wooden grandstands. The club decided not to rebuild the then-40 year old structure, instead moving to Comiskey Park and sharing the facility with the White Sox.
1990
White Sox fans got an early Christmas gift, as new GM Ron Schueler made one of his first and best deals.