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Dick Allen Kept the White Sox in Chicago
Looking back at Dick Allen's impact on the White Sox and the city of Chicago.
As the 2024 White Sox embark on a historic losing streak, looking back at how Dick Allen's arrival to the White Sox in 1972 helped prevent the team -- whose attendance was very low in previous years -- from moving to another city.
Dick Allen belongs in the Hall of Fame.
Further reading: Chili Dog MVP by David J. Fletcher, and John P. Owens.
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LAST COMISKEY Book Launch, Chicago History Museum, Nancy Faust, Jack McDowell, Ron Kittle, Donn Pall
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White Sox players Nancy Faust, Jack McDowell, Ron Kittle and Donn Pall joined long-time Chicago Sportscaster Tom Shaer celebrating Ken Smoller's book LAST COMISKEY, based on Matt Flesch's documentary of the same name. Read the blog on the event at: www.stadiumvagabond.com/post/if-you-publish-it-they-will-come-the-launch-of-last-comiskey
Beer Vendors of Comiskey Park
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Stories from beer vendors who worked White Sox games at Old Comiskey Park.
LAST COMISKEY Book Now Available
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Visit www.LastComiskeyBook.com to order your copy today. “Last Comiskey” is a new book that celebrates the final surprising season of the “Baseball Palace of the World” - Comiskey Park in 1990. Comiskey Park was the Chicago White Sox home from 1910 until 1990, meeting the wrecking ball in 1991. The book, by first-time author Ken Smoller, is from Eckhartz Press. The book’s Foreword (the book’s s...
Blackhawks - Chicago Stadium - National Anthem - Madhouse
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The makers of LAST COMISKEY are working on their next documentary focused on Chicago Stadium. We are collecting video for the project. If you have home video or pictures you’d be willing to contribute, please send us a message at LastComiskey@gmail.com.
LAST COMISKEY - THE BOOK - Now Available for Pre-Order
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Visit www.LastComiskeyBook.com to order your copy today. “Last Comiskey” is a new book that celebrates the final surprising season of the “Baseball Palace of the World” - Comiskey Park in 1990. Comiskey Park was the Chicago White Sox home from 1910 until 1990, meeting the wrecking ball in 1991. The book, by first-time author Ken Smoller, is from Eckhartz Press. The book’s Foreword (the book’s s...
LAST COMISKEY Outtake: Scott Radinsky Makes the Team
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The story of how Scott Radinsky found out he made the 1990 White Sox roster. The background song is called "Dust of the Dreams" from the band Pulley. Radinsky is lead vocalist. An outtake from LAST COMISKEY, the story of the final season played at Comiskey Park.
LAST COMISKEY Outtake: Last Beer Served at McCuddy’s Tavern
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McCuddy’s Tavern was across the street from Comiskey Park. It was torn down in the late 80's. It was a classic bar where fans and players from Babe Ruth to Carlton Fisk would stop at for a drink, sometimes even between games of a double header. Longtime fan Frank Burdreck was served the very last beer at this great establishment.
Last Comiskey - Reviews for documentary on the 1990 White Sox
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Reviews from Chicago media on Last Comiskey, the story of the final White Sox season played at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Documentary covers Carlton Fisk, Sammy Sosa, Frank Thomas, Robin Ventura, Ozzie Guillen, Nancy Faust, Dick Allen, Harold Baines, Jack McDowell, Lance Johnson, Scott Fletcher, Bobby Thigpen, Greg Hibbard, many others.
Last Game Played at Comiskey Park
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The last game ever played at Comiskey Park on Sept. 30, 1990. This clip features interviews with players, media, vendors, security, organist Nancy Faust, fans and others. Comiskey Park was home to the Chicago White Sox and known as the Baseball Palace of the World. Babe Ruth, Joe Jackson, Ty Cobb, Satchel Paige, Carlton Fisk, Mickey Mantle, Rickey Henderson, Dick Allen, Frank Thomas, Harold Bai...
PITCHING TO FISK - Last Comiskey Excerpt
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White Sox pitchers tell great stories about pitching to Carlton Fisk. This is an excerpt from the 3-part documentary LAST COMISKEY about the final season played at Comiskey Park.
"Best sports documentary I've ever seen." Kenny McReynolds on Last Comiskey. Sports Edition, TheU.
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Kenny McReynolds interview on Last Comiskey for Sports Edition on The U.
Dick Allen's Famous Chili Dog Game
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Longtime Sox fans talk about the famous Dick Allen Chili Dog MVP game. Allen was eating a chili dog in the clubhouse when the call came for him to pinch-hitter in the bottom of the ninth, with the White Sox trailing, 4-2. As his manager predicted, he came through with a three-run homer off reliever Sparky Lyle to win the game, 5-4. 52,000 fans were at the game that day, but many left and missed...
LAST COMISKEY (Part Three) - Story of the 1990 White Sox and the Final Season at Comiskey Park
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Last of a three-part baseball series telling the story of the 1990 White Sox and the final season played at Comiskey Park, featuring interviews with players, media, vendors, security, and more, and features home video of the old ballpark and its many nooks, crannies and characters. NOTE REGARDING ADS: We are not monetizing this video since it is a not-for-profit endeavor. That said, UA-cam plac...
LAST COMISKEY (Part Two) - Story of the 1990 White Sox and the Final Season at Comiskey Park
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LAST COMISKEY (Part Two) - Story of the 1990 White Sox and the Final Season at Comiskey Park
LAST COMISKEY (Part One) - Story of the 1990 White Sox and the Final Season at Comiskey Park
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LAST COMISKEY (Part One) - Story of the 1990 White Sox and the Final Season at Comiskey Park
Last Comiskey - Trailer - The Story of the Final Season at Comiskey Park
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Last Comiskey - Trailer - The Story of the Final Season at Comiskey Park
Dick Allen White Sox Highlights
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Dick Allen White Sox Highlights
Comiskey Park - My First and Last Game
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Comiskey Park - My First and Last Game

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  • @KaisasDad
    @KaisasDad 2 дні тому

    Dick Allen didn't take a pitch an inch high with 2 men on base to get a walk. He knew his job was to drive in runs unlike Frank Thomas. Big Frank's batting avg could have been higher but every they made him DH due to his horrible defense he'd go 3 for 31 until he got put back at 1st base. Sox 2nd best all-around player since 70 just might be The 1-Dog.

  • @mariocisneros911
    @mariocisneros911 3 дні тому

    JOHN ALLYN DID. HE GOT THE RIGHT PEOPLE, PAID THE CHECKS

  • @mariocisneros911
    @mariocisneros911 3 дні тому

    As Harry Carey said many times here " YOU CAN'T BEAT FUN AT THE OLE BALLPARK " . Ah my memories from Dick Allen , Melton, May, Hermann, Wood, Forster and Gossage , to Zizk, Gamble, and Soderholm , to Fisk, Luzinski, Baines and Kittle , Walker to Guillen, McDowell, Thomas and Ventura . 1:07

  • @thomasburke2584
    @thomasburke2584 8 днів тому

    Great memories @ the old comiskey

  • @carystorm1863
    @carystorm1863 12 днів тому

    My 1st baseball game 1970 whitesox @ Comiskey park, bat day ,I was living 3 blocks from Wrigley field, but 1st game was Sox loved both teams.

  • @jimmorrissey4032
    @jimmorrissey4032 16 днів тому

    we left early too.......double headers in those days went on forever ......Allen saved the franchise , make no mistake about it

  • @tdunph4250
    @tdunph4250 17 днів тому

    Interesting and memorable video of a time (era) and place that is unfortunately long gone

  • @mikecustenborder3991
    @mikecustenborder3991 18 днів тому

    He was beyond strong.

  • @johnlavelle8025
    @johnlavelle8025 20 днів тому

    Great job sir!!

  • @michaellynch4375
    @michaellynch4375 25 днів тому

    Remember it like it was yesterday

  • @robertmasina7388
    @robertmasina7388 26 днів тому

    A winning record and Dick Allen's arrival brought fans to the ballpark in 1972.

  • @beerbellyjoker7532
    @beerbellyjoker7532 Місяць тому

    Dick Allen gives GOD the glory for the talent he had, Amen! And he didn't wear batting gloves.

  • @roberthunerberg1509
    @roberthunerberg1509 Місяць тому

    I was at the last night game! The fireworks after the game was spectacular!

  • @user-en7qh9jv4b
    @user-en7qh9jv4b Місяць тому

    Seems like a Ballpark I wished I could have been to. I have been to the new Comiskey Ballpark .

  • @josephosheavideos3992
    @josephosheavideos3992 Місяць тому

    That was actually the first year for Harry Caray in Chicago. Also, the White Sox actually had the second best record in the American League that year, but because they chose to remain in the Western Division when the Washington Senators moved to Arlington, TX to become the Texas Rangers (the Milwaukee Brewers made the switch instead), they lost out on the post-season. One last observation, two years earlier, the team lost a then franchise-record 106 games, which might give fans a glimmer of hope in this disastrous season.

  • @SK-mz4cq
    @SK-mz4cq Місяць тому

    The editing is top notch. When the players talk about a certain at bat or pitch sequence, the video footage is there.

  • @ericgould6668
    @ericgould6668 Місяць тому

    Dick Allen belongs in the HOF.

    • @calronske1853
      @calronske1853 Місяць тому

      Don't get me started.

    • @calronske1853
      @calronske1853 Місяць тому

      Magical 1972 season! He literally carried them-almost overtook the mighty A's. I turned 16 that August & the impact he had on a baseball loving teen ia still as strong as ever. These HOF clowns sicken me. They always wait till they're dead & then act like they are so passionate. I have my own HOF & I teach my kid about who's who. Oh yeah, he missed a Triple Crown by 10 pts in cavernous Comiskey Park on a mediocre team. Frank & Dick are 1A & 1B. Period. BAM.

    • @calronske1853
      @calronske1853 Місяць тому

      You didn't DARE miss his at bats...that would be flat out stupid. That's the big % vote of a Hall of Famer to me.

    • @calronske1853
      @calronske1853 Місяць тому

      I'll cut out with my FAVORITE Dick Allen statistic....from 1964-1974 his OPS was .001 behind HANK AARON. yeah, THAT Aaron. But he can't get in that stupid Hall. SHAMEFUL.

    • @carystorm1863
      @carystorm1863 12 днів тому

      ​@calronske1853 didn't matter how bad you had to pee you weren't missing his at bats.

  • @StanleyHeinzelman
    @StanleyHeinzelman Місяць тому

    That brings back memories, Dick Allen, Harry Carey, Bill Vieck , on WMAQ RADIO, !!! Those were the days my friend, !!!

  • @g8btony
    @g8btony Місяць тому

    Grew up a Sox fan and caught for much of my little league baseball career because I liked suiting up in all the gear, even on the hottest of summer days. Pudge was my guy.

  • @brianarbenz1329
    @brianarbenz1329 Місяць тому

    Three times the White Sox were close to leaving Chicago, and all three somebody kept them in Chi.

  • @exdemocrat9038
    @exdemocrat9038 Місяць тому

    Rest easy Dick Allen.

  • @pfightingpolish
    @pfightingpolish Місяць тому

    I don't blame them for having too much security. Between the riot that happened at the end of the last game at Forbes Field in 1970 and what happened on Disco Demolition Night in 1979, they didn't want to take the chance. You just don't know. Better to be too safe rather than not safe enough.

  • @genoaoak
    @genoaoak 2 місяці тому

    Our White Sox need another Dick Allen (or three) right now.

  • @jimregula9705
    @jimregula9705 2 місяці тому

    They gave away 30,000 bats to people who would be drinking beer all day? Different times ….

  • @Etbuc
    @Etbuc 2 місяці тому

    What a great documentary! Thank you so much! Although I'm a life-long Braves fan in Tennessee, I always enjoyed following the Sox on WGN.

  • @franknowak5419
    @franknowak5419 2 місяці тому

    I loved going to that park the new one is a mistake and the owner is a joke he has ruined everything that he touches

  • @chris_stoller18
    @chris_stoller18 2 місяці тому

    Love Love LOVE this!!

  • @dbmusicproductions9181
    @dbmusicproductions9181 2 місяці тому

    What is the music? I like it a lot.

  • @jimsantelli3872
    @jimsantelli3872 2 місяці тому

    I played basketball what's Dick Allen in 1960 when Wampum😅 won the Pennsylvania basketball state championship. as a senior he was our leader. the most gifted athlete I've ever seen!!! Jim Santelli

  • @jimsantelli3872
    @jimsantelli3872 2 місяці тому

    play basketball with him at volume up

  • @chrisfulaytar1951
    @chrisfulaytar1951 2 місяці тому

    I went to my first Sox game during the last season at Comiskey. Beat Indians 3-1. Fisk hit a home run. I’ll never forget it

  • @cubswin3838
    @cubswin3838 3 місяці тому

    I've read the concessions were really good. Great sausages.

  • @aaronwilliams6989
    @aaronwilliams6989 3 місяці тому

    Awesome documentary.

  • @horizon42q
    @horizon42q 3 місяці тому

    I was at that game.

  • @abegoldman8749
    @abegoldman8749 3 місяці тому

    Shoeless joe jackson played in that thing, the 1918 world series between the Cubs and Red Sox was played there so Babe Ruth pitched in the world series in that thing.

  • @brockman562
    @brockman562 3 місяці тому

    dude fkn rules. saw 10 foot pole 2-3 times in the early to mid 90s. saw Pulley only once.

  • @derickerrera7370
    @derickerrera7370 3 місяці тому

    Northside native and Cubs fan here, this documentary was excellent. I went to 1 game at old Comiskey in 1990, my friends parents took us on the redline from the Jarvis stop all the way to 35th.

  • @longjohn-x6p
    @longjohn-x6p 3 місяці тому

    Shouldn't have been replaced

  • @maggskonerko7810
    @maggskonerko7810 3 місяці тому

    Tom Shaer is sooo underrated. Tom has great stories and a funny guy. These Last Comiskey events are fun.

  • @GizmoBeach
    @GizmoBeach 3 місяці тому

    Chicago had a better record than Detroit in 1972 (which was cut short by eight games due to a strike) If Milwaukee had been in the West vs. Chicago (the Brewers are slightly further West) and all else was the same well...

  • @NostalgiaStudiosinc96
    @NostalgiaStudiosinc96 3 місяці тому

    As a Cubs fan, it's a cliche, but it's true: You never know what you truly have until you lose it!

  • @GeoAce777
    @GeoAce777 3 місяці тому

    Love pausing amd reading rhst first article 📰

  • @sixtieskid062
    @sixtieskid062 4 місяці тому

    Great material. Thanks for posting.

  • @courtneyrogers7683
    @courtneyrogers7683 4 місяці тому

    Nice job, everyone. That was really great

  • @oatis053
    @oatis053 4 місяці тому

    Me and some friends were at opening day Wrigley Field 1969 and we left the game before Willie Smith hit the game winning home run. Bad decision!

  • @danlynch721
    @danlynch721 4 місяці тому

    Watched on channel 32> Will never forget.

  • @BBDulcet-if1si
    @BBDulcet-if1si 4 місяці тому

    Is this a series on this channel?? I hope it's a series on this channel I could watch these for HOURS!! (Sidenote, what if there was a second channel for '90s comiskey' (which is no longer new, and thats wonderful cuz a generation or so have grown up with that as their park. )

  • @prisonersforprofit
    @prisonersforprofit 4 місяці тому

    my favorite white sox teams, wilbur wood, dick allen, bill melton, tommy john, joel horlen, carlos may... i'll never forget the first game i saw with dick allen, we were early and i went down to the front row seats to watch the white sox warmup, and up the dugout steps comes dick allen, in uniform, wearing his red batting helmet, those awesome red pinstripes... he stops at the top step, surveys the field... and he's smoking a cigarette, it was at this moment i knew dick allen did pretty much what he wanted.

  • @peacemaker0032
    @peacemaker0032 4 місяці тому

    Note*** I went to the New Park twice..not the same feel. My memories are larger and more exciting from the old park. 77 hit men anyone?

  • @peacemaker0032
    @peacemaker0032 4 місяці тому

    I also wanna say thx for the memories of great a baseball time. It was so well documented and touched with the feeling of the time!