Old Comiskey Park Foul Line

[Runscott]

Now you've got me curious about some photos I have somewhere - I went to one of the first games at the new Comiskey and you could see the old Comiskey next door, partially torn-down, so I took a bunch of photos from the stands at the new park. I'm thinking the view was primarily of the left-field line and the outfield. I'll see if I can dig them up.

[Shoeless Moe]

Originally Posted by Runscott

Now you've got me curious about some photos I have somewhere - I went to one of the first games at the new Comiskey and you could see the old Comiskey next door, partially torn-down, so I took a bunch of photos from the stands at the new park. I'm thinking the view was primarily of the left-field line and the outfield. I'll see if I can dig them up.

I went to one of the last games, I believe Bobby Thigpen set a save record and I was kicking in a seat in the upper deck right field bleachers (punk kid I was), and left with a seat back under my shirt, when the crowd was singing "Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah, hey hey goodbye".

(good indicator your gonna be a memorabilia addict)

[Runscott]

Originally Posted by Shoeless Moe

I went to one of the last games, I believe Bobby Thigpen set a save record and I was kicking in a seat in the upper deck right field bleachers (punk kid I was), and left with a seat back under my shirt, when the crowd was singing "Nah nah nah nah nah nah nah, hey hey goodbye".

(good indicator your gonna be a memorabilia addict)

I only went to one game there, but I felt like I had stepped back in time - hot dog stands hidden in strange nooks and crannies, that huge area under the stands. Everything looked like it was ready to fall down, so you probably just helped them out. Harold Baines' number was retired when I was there, so they showed pictures of past White Sox greats on the big screen. Memorable, but hot and sweaty experience.

[wrapperguy]

I was at that auction in 1991 and picked up a couple original signs from Comiskey Park. There was a catalog that was given out at the auction which I will try to find that should give a description of that item. I do not have any prices realized, however.

[karamaxjoe]

If I remember correctly, the foul lanes were old fire hoses.

If you google it, you'll find stories about it.

[I Only Smoke 4 the Cards]

Originally Posted by karamaxjoe

If I remember correctly, the foul lanes were old fire hoses.



If you google it, you'll find stories about it.

It does look like an old fire hose now that you mention it.


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[parker1b2]

Thanks for the info.. I did a search and found that the foul lines indeed were made of flatten water hoses (thanks Mike!!) Here is a closer pic of the end showing the rubber. Again appreciate everyone's help.

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