John Louis Comiskey | |
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| Owner of the Chicago White Sox | |
| In office 1931–1939 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Comiskey |
| Succeeded by | Grace Comiskey |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1885-08-12)August 12, 1885 |
| Died | July 18, 1939(1939-07-18) (aged 53) |
John Louis Comiskey (August 12, 1885 – July 18, 1939) was an American businessman and the owner of the Chicago White Sox of the American League from 1931 to 1939.
Biography
He was born on August 12, 1885, son of Charles Comiskey. He inherited the team from his father in 1931. He started work for the White Sox in 1910.
Comiskey died at his summer home in Eagle River, Wisconsin on July 18, 1939 after an illness related to the heart disease he had suffered from. His body was placed on a train at Eagle River and taken to Chicago, where it would lie in state. The game between the White Sox and the New York Yankees on July 22 would be postponed for the owner's burial.[1] Control of the White Sox passed to Comiskey's widow, Grace Comiskey, upon his death due to his son Chuck Comiskey not being of age to operate the team according to his father's will.[2]
References
- "J. Louis Comiskey, Chi-Sox President, Claimed by Death". The Bradford Evening Star and Daily Record. International News Service. July 19, 1939. p. 8. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Comiskeys Expected to Retain White Sox". The Gazette and Daily. York, Pennsylvania. Associated Press. July 20, 1939. p. 14. Retrieved April 29, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.