The Fall of Chicago’s Comiskey Park | “Na Na Na Na, Hay Hay Hay, Goodbye”

Uncover the captivating history of Chicago's baseball legacy in this thrilling documentary. From the forgotten Chicago's Lost White Sox Park to the iconic Comiskey Park, witness the evolution of stadiums and the rise of legendary figures like Charles Comiskey and Bill Veeck. Explore the scandals, triumphs, and unforgettable moments that shaped Comiskey Park's legacy, including the infamous Black Sox Scandal and Disco Demolition Night. Immerse yourself in the grand openings, expansion, and transformation of Comiskey Park, and discover the remnants of the old stadium while embracing the dawn of a new era at Guaranteed Rate Field. This journey through time offers an intimate glimpse into the heart and soul of baseball history in the Windy City.

Chapters:
00:00 - Chicago’s Lost White Sox Park
00:45 - The History of Chicago’s Lost South Side Park
02:46 - The life of Charles Comiskey
04:15 - Why the White Sox Left South Side Park
05:18 - The design and construction of old Comiskey Park
06:50 - The Grand opening of Comiskey Park
08:23 - How Comiskey Park changed Bridgeport Chicago
09:20 - The Black Sox Scandal
10:22 - The expansion of Comiskey Park
12:08 - Comiskey Park’s history as a football stadium
12:20 - The death of Charles Comiskey and the change in Comiskey Park ownership
12:47 - Comiskey Park’s first-night game in 1939
13:05 - How Grace Comiskey became history’s second female baseball league owner.
14:26 - Comiskey Park, under the ownership of Bill Veeck
15:11 - Comiskey Park’s famous “exploding scoreboard.”
16:44 - The return of Bill Veeck and the golden era of Comiskey Park
17:36 - Comiskey Park’s Disco Demolition Night
18:30 - The decision to demolish Comiskey Park
18:58 - Comiskey Park’s final year and “na na na na, hay hay hay, goodbye”
19:30 - Introducing the new Comiskey Park - Guaranteed Rate Field
21:04 - What remains of the old Comiskey Park (discovering remnants)

Join this channel to get access to perks:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join

IT’S HISTORY - Weekly tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash.

» CONTACT
For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: itshistory@thoughtleaders.io
https://www.facebook.com/ITshistoryX
https://www.instagram.com/ryansocash/

» CREDIT
Scriptwriter - Bex Weinstein
Editor - Karolina Pleskot,
Host - Ryan Socash

» NOTICE
Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.