Comiskey Park Information

Address:
333 W. 35th St.
Chicago, Ill. 60616
For ticket information call (866) SOX-GAME

History:
Comiskey Park opened on April 18, 1991 and was the first new sports facility built in Chicago since Chicago Stadium in 1929. The ballpark includes a 37-foot wide, 26-foot tall Jumbo Tron scoreboard. The park has been used in many commercials and several movies, including "My Best Friend's Wedding" and "Major League II."

Playing Field:
The playing field is made up of bluegrass sod with eight different blends of grass. The infield consists of dirt transported from the original park.

Comiskey Park Firsts
Game - April 18, 1991, vs. Detroit
Pitch - Jack McDowell
Batter - Tony Phillips
Hit - Alan Trammell
Home run- Cecil Fielder
Grand Slam - Mike Gallego
Victory - Frank Tanana
Shutout- Frank Tanana

2001 Attendance:
Home Games: 80
Total Attendance: 1,766,172
Percent Capacity: 49.8%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 22nd
Per-Game Average: 22,077
Rank (by Average): 26th

2002 Attendance:
Home Games: 81
Total Attendance: 1,676,911
Percent Capacity: 46.7%
Rank (by Pct. Cap.): 23rd
Per-Game Average: 20,702
Rank (by Average): 23rd