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U. S. Cellular Field
(New) Comiskey Park The Cell
U. S. Cellular Field in 2008
Location	333 West 35th Street Chicago, Illinois 60616
Broke ground	May 7, 1989
Opened	April 18, 1991
Owner	Illinois Sports Facilities Authority
Surface	Bluegrass
Construction cost	$167 million $118 million (2001-2006 renovations)
Architect	HOK Sport
Former names	Comiskey Park (II) (1991-2003)
Tenants	Chicago White Sox (MLB) (1991-present)
Capacity	44,321 (1991-2000) • 45,936 (2001-2002) • 47,098 (2003) • 40,615 (2004-present)
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U. S. Cellular Field (formerly Comiskey Park) is a baseball stadium in Chicago, Illinois. Baseball is a Bat-and-ball Sport played between two teams of nine players each A modern stadium (plural stadiums or stadia in English is a place or venue for (mostly outdoor Sports Concerts or other events consisting Chicago (ʃɪˈkɑːgoʊ is the largest City by population in the state of Illinois and the American Midwest of the United States. It is the home of the Chicago White Sox of the American League. The Chicago White Sox are a professional Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The park opened for the 1991 season, after the White Sox had spent 81 years at old Comiskey Park. Artistic Gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champion Grigory Misutin, USSR Comiskey Park (35th Street & Shields Avenue Chicago, Illinois) was the ballpark in which the Chicago White Sox played from 1910 to 1990 The new park, completed at a cost of $167 million, also opened with the Comiskey Park name, but became U. The United States dollar ( sign: $; code: USD) is the unit of Currency of the United States; it has also been S. Cellular Field in 2003 after U.S. Cellular bought the naming rights at $68 million over 20 years. Artistic gymnastics World Artistic Gymnastics Championships: Men's all-around champions Paul Hamm, USA, United States Cellular Corporation, dba US Cellular ( owns and operates the sixth largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States serving 6 Naming rights are the right to name a piece of Property, either tangible property or an event usually granted in exchange for financial considerations It hosted the MLB All-Star Game that same year. The Major League Baseball All-Star Game, also popularly known as the "Midsummer Classic" is an annual Baseball game between players from the National League Some sportscasters and fans, however, continue to use the former name, (New) Comiskey Park. A sportscaster, (also sports announcer, sport commentator or sport presenter) is a type of Journalist on Radio and/or Television Prior to the demolition of the Old Comiskey Park, Comiskey was the oldest in-use ballpark in Major League Baseball, a title now held by Fenway Park in Boston. Comiskey Park (35th Street & Shields Avenue Chicago, Illinois) was the ballpark in which the Chicago White Sox played from 1910 to 1990 The second oldest in-use ballpark is now Wrigley Field on the North Side of Chicago. Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago

The stadium is situated at 35th Street and Shields Avenue in Chicago's Armour Square neighborhood adjacent to the Bridgeport neighborhood. Places of interest US Cellular Field US Cellular Field is the home of the Chicago White Sox baseball team It was built in the parking lot of old Comiskey Park, which was torn down and became a parking lot for the current park. It is owned by Illinois Sports Facilities Authority.

History

The stadium was the first new sports venue built in Chicago since 1929 (The United Center opened in 1994). The United Center is an indoor sports arena located in the Near West Side community area of Chicago Illinois. Year 1994 ( MCMXCIV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link will display full 1994 Gregorian calendar) It was also the first baseball-only park since Royals Stadium (now Kauffman Stadium) opened in 1973, and the last built before the recent wave of new "retro-classic" stadiums. Ewing M Kauffman Stadium (ˈkɔfmən formerly Royals Stadium) is a Major League Baseball Stadium located in Kansas City Missouri, and Year 1973 ( MCMLXXIII) was a Common year starting on Monday (link will display full calendar of the 1973 Gregorian calendar. A baseball park, baseball stadium, or ball park / ballpark is the field of play in the game of Baseball and the spectator seating areas However, a few design features from the old park were retained. Most notable among them is the "exploding scoreboard," which is a replica of the one installed by Bill Veeck at the old park in 1960. William Louis Veeck Jr (ˈvɛk rhymes with "wreck" February 9 1914 &ndash January 2 1986) also known as " Sport Shirt Year 1960 ( MCMLX) was a Leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar.

As originally built, the park was criticized by many fans because of the high upper deck seats. To avoid overhang problems that were present in many stadiums built in the modern era, the upper deck was set back over the lower deck. However, this created one of the highest upper decks in baseball such as Yankee Stadium. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. The first row of seats in the upper deck at the new stadium is farther from the field than the highest row of seats in the upper deck at the old stadium. The new park's roof was much smaller than the old park's roof, and didn't completely cover the upper deck. Mike Veeck, son of the former White Sox owner Bill Veeck, once said, "It had everything but a soul. William Louis Veeck Jr (ˈvɛk rhymes with "wreck" February 9 1914 &ndash January 2 1986) also known as " Sport Shirt "^[1]

The early evening view from a 2006 White Sox game behind first base.

In response to fan complaints, the stadium has undergone numerous renovations since the 2001 season in order to retrofit the facility to current architectural trends. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. These new features have included building a multi-tiered concourse beyond center field, adjusting the fences to make the outfield less symmetrical and, most significantly, the removal of 6,483 seats at the top of the upper deck.

The uppermost story of the park now has a white and black screen behind the top row of seats and is topped by a flat canopy roof supported by poles that obstruct the view of a few seats. To give the park a "retro" feel the roof has black steel truss supports. The original blue seats were also replaced by forest green seats. The new green and black color scheme, upper level screen set back from the outer wall and canopy roof resembles the old Comiskey Park as well as other classic baseball stadiums. Comiskey Park (35th Street & Shields Avenue Chicago, Illinois) was the ballpark in which the Chicago White Sox played from 1910 to 1990 The White Sox have also added murals to the interior concourses, a prominent feature of the old stadium.

The stadium houses 84 luxury suites located on two levels, as well as thousands of "club seats" on 300-level mezzanine between the lower deck and upper deck. The club seats receive in-seat wait-staff and benefit from an enclosed concourse with multiple television viewing areas and bar-style concessions.

Ballpark Attractions

The bronze statue of Charles Comiskey at U. Charles Albert "The Old Roman" Comiskey ( August 15, 1859 &ndash October 26, 1931) was a Major League Baseball player S. Cellular Field.

The bronze statue of Minnie Minoso and himself at U.S. Cellular Field.

The bronze statue of Minnie Minoso and himself at U. Saturnino Orestes Armas Miñoso Arrieta, commonly referred to as Minnie Miñoso ( mean-YO-so, commonly pronounced minn-OH-so by media (born November S. Cellular Field.

The bronze statue of Carlton Fisk at U. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox S. Cellular Field.

The bronze statue of Luis Aparicio at U. Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934) is a former Shortstop in Professional baseball and a member of the Baseball Hall of S. Cellular Field.

The bronze statue of Nellie Fox at U. Jacob Nelson Fox ( December 25, 1927 – December 1, 1975) was a Major League Baseball Second baseman for the Chicago S. Cellular Field.

Fan Deck: A panoramic view of the playing field on the two-tiered Fan Deck atop the center field concession stands. Fan Deck packages include catered food and beverage service consisting of chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers, potato chips, popcorn, beer, soda, and water (featuring Miller and Pepsi products). Fan deck can accommodate around 150 fans.
Miller Lite Bullpen Sports Bar: Located in right field next to the visitor's bullpen. Food, drinks and, for a nominal charge, sit in the two-tiered, open-air section, also used for group outings.
Rain Room: Near section 107 & 537.
Pontiac Fundamentals Deck: Located in left field. This 15,000-square-foot Pontiac Fundamentals area is devoted to young White Sox fans, providing them with the opportunity to learn the fundamentals of baseball from Chicago White Sox Training Academy coaches. It features a youth-sized wiffle ball diamond for coaching clinics, batting and pitching cages, batting "swing" boxes for proper batting techniques and areas for base running and skills instruction.
Majestic Custom T-Shirt Shop: The Majestic Custom T-Shirt Shop stocks various White Sox items from t-shirts and hooded sweatshirts to memorabilia and souvenirs. A T-shirt (or tee shirt) is a Shirt which is pulled on over the head to cover most of a person's Torso. Customers have their choice of design, size and item to customize and make your own, printed while you wait.
Chicagoland Plumbing Council Shower: A carry-over from old Comiskey Park. Comiskey Park (35th Street & Shields Avenue Chicago, Illinois) was the ballpark in which the Chicago White Sox played from 1910 to 1990 Near Section 160.
United Scout Seats: Located directly behind home plate. Most comfortable location in the park with leather seating.
The Patio: Located just behind the right center field fence at field level. The patio serves for group outings such as the Bullpen Sports Bar and can accommodate from 50 to 100 fans.
White Sox Champions Brick Plaza: A brick plaza dedicated to White Sox fans and the 2005 World Series win by the White Sox, unveiled on April 11th, 2008. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common Phase II of brick sales are underway.
Diamond Suites: Accommodates 20 to 60 fans. Diamond Suite menus include pan-seared chicken with roasted potatoes, roast beef and turkey sandwiches, mixed green salad, hot dogs, dry roasted peanuts, a fresh fruit assortment, beer and soft drinks (featuring Miller and Pepsi products).
Miller Lite Extra Base/Upper Terrace Suite: Accommodates from 70 to 400 fans in either of the White Sox party rooms. Miller Lite is a popular Pilsner -style Beer sold by Miller Brewing Company of Milwaukee Wisconsin, United States with a 4 Both areas offer climate-controlled interior space with banquet-style seating, flat-screen televisions, private restrooms, and an outside seating area. Packages include game tickets and catering.
Jim Beam Club: Located behind home plate. Jim Beam is the world's top selling brand of Bourbon whiskey. Features include a restaurant buffet, open bar, in-seat menu and wait service, concierge service, access to private lounge, open air seating in padded, extra-wide 22” seats, private restrooms, flat-screen televisions throughout the club and seating area, private elevator entrance behind home plate at Gate 4, invitations to private on-field events and member parties, early admittance into the ballpark for select games to watch White Sox batting practice from the outfield, priority presale opportunities and former player appearances in the Jim Beam Club lounge.
Minnie Miñoso Sculpture: Located behind Section 164. Saturnino Orestes Armas Miñoso Arrieta, commonly referred to as Minnie Miñoso ( mean-YO-so, commonly pronounced minn-OH-so by media (born November
Carlton Fisk Sculpture: Located behind Section 164. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox
Charles Comiskey Sculpture: Located behind Section 100. Charles Albert "The Old Roman" Comiskey ( August 15, 1859 &ndash October 26, 1931) was a Major League Baseball player
Luis Aparicio Sculpture: Located behind Section 100. Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934) is a former Shortstop in Professional baseball and a member of the Baseball Hall of
Nellie Fox Sculpture: Located behind Section 100. Jacob Nelson Fox ( December 25, 1927 – December 1, 1975) was a Major League Baseball Second baseman for the Chicago
Billy Pierce Sculpture: Located behind Section 164. Walter William Pierce (born April 2 1927 in Detroit Michigan) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who
Harold Baines Sculpture: To be unveiled July 20th on the center field concourse when the White Sox take on the Kansas City Royals

White Sox Champions Brick Plaza

Each Legacy Brick is inscribed with a personalized message has become part of a new baseball diamond-shaped plaza outside the main entrance to the ballpark. Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15 1959 in Easton Maryland) is a former Right fielder and Designated hitter in Major League The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri. A life-sized white bronze and granite sculpture celebrating the 2005 White Sox World Series Championship will stand at the center of the plaza, with a historical timeline of the franchise along the diamond's base paths.

On April 11th, 2008 the White Sox paid tribute to the 2005 World Series championship squad by unveiling a new plaza and monument detailing the title run. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The 2005 World Series, the 101st Major League Baseball championship series saw the American League champion Chicago White Sox sweep the National League

Prior to the game against the rival Detroit Tigers, team officials, local luminaries, former White Sox players and fans showed up to view the uncovering of the Champions Moments monument in Champions Plaza, located outside of Gate 4 at U. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA S. Cellular Field. The diamond-shaped plaza contains legacy bricks, which are inscribed with fan messages and memories. The plaza also chronicles the key moments in franchise history.

Among those in attendance were Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf and general manager Kenny Williams, as well as former White Sox greats Harold Baines, Ron Kittle, Billy Pierce and Joey Cora. Rod R Blagojevich (bləˈgɔɪəvɪtʃ, born December 10, 1956) is an American Politician from the state of Illinois. Jerry M Reinsdorf (born February 25 1936) is a CPA, lawyer and the majority owner of both the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Kenny Williams may refer to Kenny Williams (announcer American television announcer Kenny Williams (basketball, American basketball Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15 1959 in Easton Maryland) is a former Right fielder and Designated hitter in Major League Ronald Dale (Ron Kittle (born January 5, 1958 in Gary Indiana) is a former Left fielder and Designated hitter in Major League Walter William Pierce (born April 2 1927 in Detroit Michigan) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who Jose Manuel Cora Amaro (born May 14, 1965 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) was a Baseball player with an 11 year career in the MLB Several current players also came out to witness the unveiling.

Catcher A.J. Pierzynski said of the structure: "It's awesome. Anthony John "AJ" Pierzynski (born December 30, 1976) is an American Major League Baseball Catcher who has played You see the way they etched the players in and put the photos in it. It's going to be here for a long time. When my kids grow up, they can always come here and look at it. "

Large bronze images of Joe Crede, Paul Konerko, Juan Uribe, Geoff Blum and Orlando Hernández stand out prominently on the monument. Joseph "Joe" Crede (born April 26, 1978 in Jefferson City Missouri) is an American Major League Baseball player who was the Paul Henry Konerko (kʰəˈnɛɹkoʊ born March 5, 1976, in Providence Rhode Island) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball Juan C Uribe (born March 22, 1979 in Baní, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Shortstop and Second baseman Geoffrey Edward Blum (born April 26, 1973 in Redwood City California) is an Infielder for the Houston Astros. Orlando Hernández Pedroso (born October 11, 1965 in Villa Clara, Cuba) nicknamed El Duque, is a Major League Baseball Each image symbolizes a key moment during the team's run to the World Series title.

"For the fans to come out and brave [the weather], it's a testament to what kind of fans they are," Pierzynski said of the number of fans in attendance.

Blagojevich, who is a fan of the crosstown-rival Cubs, was booed after being announced. But he took it all in stride during his speech. "I sure am glad this isn't an election year for me," Blagojevich quipped.

Proceeds from the sale of the legacy bricks went to White Sox charities. The organization says it soon will announce details for the second round of brick sales open to the public.

The white bronze and black granite monument was constructed by local sculptor Julie Rotblatt-Amrany of The Fine Art Studio of Rotblatt-Amrany.

Fans can still buy bricks for the plaza with phase II underway.

Renovations

In 2001, extensive renovations were started by HKS Sports & Entertainment Group to make the park more fan-friendly:

Phase I (2001 season)

Three rows of seats were added along the field between the dugouts and the foul poles. Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. HKS Inc is an international architecture firm headquartered in Dallas, Texas ( USA)
Bullpens were moved and replaced with additional bleachers.
Distances to the outfield wall were changed, most noticeably down the foul lines, where the bullpens and the Bullpen Sports Bar are now located.
Batter's eye in center field was redesigned. The batter's eye (short for batter's eye screen) is a solid-colored usually dark area beyond the center field wall of a baseball stadium that is the visual
Restaurant was added in the outfield.

Phase II (2002 season)

Old backstop with netted roof was replaced with a new "roofless" backstop which allows foul balls to drop into seats.
Improvements were made to the main and club level concourses.
Scoreboard and video boards were upgraded.

Phase III (2003 season)

New center field video board and LED "ribbon" boards were added.
Outfield/Upper Deck Concourse upgrades were made.
Fan Deck in center field was added.
Ballpark was painted and stained black.
A life size bronze statue of Charles Comiskey located on the center field concourse behind section 100. Charles Albert "The Old Roman" Comiskey ( August 15, 1859 &ndash October 26, 1931) was a Major League Baseball player
Phase III renovations cost approximately $20 million.

Phase IV (2004 season)

Upper Deck Seating Area - Eight rows and 6,483 seats were removed from the top of ballpark's upper deck.
A flat roof, elevated 20 feet above the seating area, has replaced the old roof, covering all but eight rows of seating.
Upper Deck Concourse was partially enclosed from the weather by a translucent wall.
Fan Deck in center field upgraded to feature tiered seating and standing room.
Lower Terrace balcony added to provide an additional party area and outdoor seating.
A life sized bronze statue of Minnie Miñoso located on the center field concourse behind section 164. Saturnino Orestes Armas Miñoso Arrieta, commonly referred to as Minnie Miñoso ( mean-YO-so, commonly pronounced minn-OH-so by media (born November
Phase IV renovations cost approximately $28 million.

Phase V (2005 season)

U. S. Cellular Field in 2005 before extensive remodeling was completed.

314-seat "Scout" seating area directly behind home plate added.
FUNdamentals, an area for kids, was added above the left field concourse.
Green seats replaced the old blue seats in the Club level and some scattered areas around home plate. The bleachers in left-center field were painted green.
A life size bronze statue of Carlton Fisk that was unveiled on August 7th on the center field concourse behind section 164. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great.

Phase VI (2006 season)

Green seats replaced the old blue seats in the entire Upper Deck and the Lower Deck between the dugouts.
Enclosed, ground level restaurant was completed, providing a lounge and dining area for the Scout Seats.
Life size bronze statues of Nellie Fox and Luis Aparicio placed on center field concourse behind section 100. Jacob Nelson Fox ( December 25, 1927 – December 1, 1975) was a Major League Baseball Second baseman for the Chicago Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934) is a former Shortstop in Professional baseball and a member of the Baseball Hall of
New banners were hung down on the outfield light towers. One for the 2005 World Series, one for the 1906 and 1917 World Series, one for all White Sox American League pennants, and one for all division championships. The 2005 World Series, the 101st Major League Baseball championship series saw the American League champion Chicago White Sox sweep the National League The 1906 World Series featured a crosstown matchup between the Chicago Cubs, who had posted the highest regular-season win total (116 and winning percentage In the 1917 World Series, the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Giants four games to two The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in
The flags for these titles, now on the banners, were replaced with flags of all the Sox logos in club history.

Phase VII (2007 season)

Green seats replaced the old blue seats in the Lower Deck from the dugouts and the entire outfield seating area (including the left-center field bleachers which were previously renovated). The green seats between the dugout and the foul poles have been slightly turned, re-directing them toward the center of the field. (Visually Re-Directed Seats)
The seats where Paul Konerko's Grand Slam (left field) and Scott Podsednik's walk off home run (right center first row) landed in game two of the 2005 World Series are the same original blue seats in use at that game and stand out from the all green seats. Paul Henry Konerko (kʰəˈnɛɹkoʊ born March 5, 1976, in Providence Rhode Island) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball Scott Eric Podsednik (born March 18, 1976 in West Texas) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Colorado Rockies The 2005 World Series, the 101st Major League Baseball championship series saw the American League champion Chicago White Sox sweep the National League
A new premium seating/restaurant named the Jim Beam Club is located in the former press box behind home plate on the stadium's Diamond Suites 200 Level. Jim Beam is the world's top selling brand of Bourbon whiskey.
A new press box located on the first base side on the Diamond Suites 400 Level.
A new custom T-shirt shop
The beginning of the White Sox Champions brick plaza in front of the stadium (Gate 4) and Phase I of the brick sales. A T-shirt (or tee shirt) is a Shirt which is pulled on over the head to cover most of a person's Torso.
A life size bronze statue of Billy Pierce placed on the center field concourse behind section 164. Walter William Pierce (born April 2 1927 in Detroit Michigan) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who
A Thome Ticker counting down to Jim Thome's 500th Career Home Run (Hit on September 16 against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim). James Howard "Jim" Thome (ˈtʰoʊˌmeɪ born August 27 1970 in) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. The ticker was located in right field on the LaSalle Bank advertising board, now with Bank of America advertising. LaSalle Bank Corporation was the holding company for LaSalle Bank N Banc of America Securities Bank of America () is the largest bank by asset and second largest commercial Bank by deposits and Market capitalization in United The ticker was then taken down after the 2007 season. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

Champions Plaza, U. S. Cellular Field - Chicago, Illinois

Phase VIII (2008 season)

The White Sox Legacy Brick Program unveiled its brick plaza outside U. S. Cellular Field (Gate 4) on April 11th. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. Each Legacy Brick is inscribed with a personalized message and has become part of a new baseball diamond-shaped plaza outside the main entrance to the ballpark. A life-sized white bronze and granite sculpture celebrating the 2005 White Sox World Series Championship stands at the center of the plaza, with a historical timeline of the franchise along the diamond's base paths. The 2005 World Series, the 101st Major League Baseball championship series saw the American League champion Chicago White Sox sweep the National League For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. Players on the sculpture from the 2005 team is Paul Konerko, Joe Crede, Orlando Hernández, Geoff Blum and Juan Uribe. Paul Henry Konerko (kʰəˈnɛɹkoʊ born March 5, 1976, in Providence Rhode Island) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball Joseph "Joe" Crede (born April 26, 1978 in Jefferson City Missouri) is an American Major League Baseball player who was the Orlando Hernández Pedroso (born October 11, 1965 in Villa Clara, Cuba) nicknamed El Duque, is a Major League Baseball Geoffrey Edward Blum (born April 26, 1973 in Redwood City California) is an Infielder for the Houston Astros. Juan C Uribe (born March 22, 1979 in Baní, Dominican Republic) is a Major League Baseball Shortstop and Second baseman Phase II of brick sales are underway.
Plasma flat screen television sets throughout the outfield concourse and at the top of its beer concession stands.
A life size bronze statue of Harold Baines to be unveiled on the center field concourse on July 20th when the White Sox take on the Kansas City Royals. Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15 1959 in Easton Maryland) is a former Right fielder and Designated hitter in Major League Events 1304 - Wars of Scottish Independence: Fall of Stirling Castle - King Edward I of England takes the last rebel stronghold The Kansas City Royals are a Major League Baseball team based in Kansas City, Missouri.

Retired Numbers

There are nine retired numbers on the outfield wall at the park. Eight of them on the left center field wall and one on the right field wall. The one in right field is Jackie Robinson (42) which is retired throughout Major League Baseball. Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. The ones in left center field are retired by the White Sox.
The players are:
2 Nellie Fox
3 Harold Baines
4 Luke Appling
9 Minnie Miñoso
11 Luis Aparicio
16 Ted Lyons
19 Billy Pierce
42 Jackie Robinson
72 Carlton Fisk

Accessibility

U. Jacob Nelson Fox ( December 25, 1927 – December 1, 1975) was a Major League Baseball Second baseman for the Chicago Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15 1959 in Easton Maryland) is a former Right fielder and Designated hitter in Major League Lucius Benjamin Appling ( April 2, 1907 &ndash January 3, 1991) was an American Shortstop in Major League Baseball Saturnino Orestes Armas Miñoso Arrieta, commonly referred to as Minnie Miñoso ( mean-YO-so, commonly pronounced minn-OH-so by media (born November Luis Ernesto Aparicio Montiel (born April 29, 1934) is a former Shortstop in Professional baseball and a member of the Baseball Hall of Theodore Amar Lyons ( December 28, 1900 - July 25, 1986) was an American Professional baseball Starting pitcher Walter William Pierce (born April 2 1927 in Detroit Michigan) is a former left-handed Starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson (January 31 1919 – October 24 1972 was a Baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox S. Cellular Field can be reached by using the CTA's "L" Rapid Transit system. The stadium's station stops are Sox-35th for the Red-Line and 35-Bronzeville-IIT (CTA) for the Green-Line. CTA Bus Connections #24 Wentworth #35 35th #39 Pershing CTA Bus connections #29 State #35 35th The Red-Line is also used by Cubs fans to reach Wrigley Field (Addison Station) on the North side of Chicago and when the White Sox take on the Cubs every year, usually in June, fans will call the series the Cross-Town Classic or the Red-Line Series. Wrigley Field is a Baseball Stadium in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago See White Sox-Cubs rivalry for more info.
U. S. Cellular Field is just west of the I-90/94 Dan Ryan Expressway. The "Dan Ryan" was under construction for the past few years in hopes of relieving traffic congestion.
The park has seven main entrances. Gate One is located on the South side of the park in right field, Gate Two is located on the Southwest side of the park down the right field line, Gate Three is located on the West side of the park on the 1st base side, Gate Four is on the Northwest side of the park behind home plate, Gate Five is located on the North side of the park on the 3rd base side, Gate Six is located on the Northeast side of the park down the left field line and Gate Seven is located on the East side of the park in left field.

Notable games

April 18th, 1991: The first game at the ballpark. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Year 1991 ( MCMXCI) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian Calendar. The White Sox were defeated by the Detroit Tigers 16-0. The Detroit Tigers are a professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan, USA Attendance: (42,191)
September 14th, 1997: Carlton Fisk's number 72 was retired by the White Sox. Events 81 - Domitian becomes Emperor of the Roman Empire upon the death of his brother Titus. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox
July 6th, 1999: Chris Singleton completes the cycle. Events 1044 - The Battle of Ménfő takes place 1189 - Richard the Lionheart is crowned King of England Year 1999 ( MCMXCIX) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1999 Gregorian calendar) Christopher Verdell Singleton (born August 15, 1972 in Martinez California) is a former Center fielder in Major League Baseball. In Baseball, a player hits for the cycle when he hits a single, a double, a triple and a Home run in the same game though not necessarily
April 27th, 2000: José Valentín completes the cycle. Events 1124 - David I becomes King of Scotland. 1296 - Battle of Dunbar: The Scots are defeated 2000 ( MM) was a Leap year that started on Saturday of the Common Era, in accordance with the Gregorian calendar. José Antonio Valentín (born on October 12, 1969 in Manatí Puerto Rico) is a Major League Baseball Second baseman, who is currently
July 15th, 2003: The park hosted the 74th All-Star Game. Events 1099 - First Crusade: Christian soldiers take the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem after the final Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. The American League defeated the National League 7-6. The American League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the American League ( AL) is one of two leagues that make up Major League Baseball in The National League of Professional Baseball Clubs, or simply the National League ( NL) is the older of two leagues constituting Major League Baseball White Sox all-stars included Esteban Loaiza, Magglio Ordonez and Carl Everett. Esteban Antonio Loaiza Veyna (born December 31, 1971 in Tijuana, Baja California, México) is a Major League Baseball Magglio Jose Ordóñez (ɔrˈdoʊnjɛz "or-DOH-nyez" in English is a Major League Baseball Right fielder and right-handed batter born on January 28 Carl Edward Everett III (born June 3, 1971 in Tampa Florida) is a former Major League Baseball Outfielder currently playing for the Attendance: (47,609)
August 7th, 2005: A life-sized bronze statue of Carlton Fisk was unveiled on the center field concourse behind section 164. Events 322 BC - Battle of Crannon between Athens and Macedon following the death of Alexander the Great. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. The White Sox defeated the Seattle Mariners 3-1. The Seattle Mariners are an American professional baseball team based in Seattle, Washington, United States. Attendance: (35,706)
October 22nd, 2005: The first ever World Series game at U. Events 202 BC - Hannibal Barca, leader of the Carthaginians, is defeated by the Roman legions under Scipio Africanus For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. S. Cellular Field as the White Sox defeated the Houston Astros 5-3. The Houston Astros are a Professional baseball team based in Houston Texas. Attendance: (41,206)
October 23rd, 2005: Paul Konerko hits a grand slam against the Houston Astros to take the lead 6-4 for the Sox in Game 2 of the World Series. Events 4004 BC - Creation of the world begins according to the calculations of Archbishop James Ussher 42 BC - Paul Henry Konerko (kʰəˈnɛɹkoʊ born March 5, 1976, in Providence Rhode Island) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball For other events named "World Series" see World Series (disambiguation. Also Scott Podsednik hits the walk-off solo home run for the Sox to win 7-6. Scott Eric Podsednik (born March 18, 1976 in West Texas) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Colorado Rockies Attendance: (41,432)
April 2nd, 2006: The Sox opened the 2006 season with the unveiling of their 2005 World Series Championship banner on the left-center light tower. Events 68 - Galba, Governor of Hispania, names himself legatus senatus populique Romani, breaking the line of Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. The 2005 World Series, the 101st Major League Baseball championship series saw the American League champion Chicago White Sox sweep the National League Three other banners were placed on the other three light towers. One for the 1906 and 1917 World Series championships by the Sox on the far left light tower. The 1906 World Series featured a crosstown matchup between the Chicago Cubs, who had posted the highest regular-season win total (116 and winning percentage In the 1917 World Series, the Chicago White Sox beat the New York Giants four games to two The one on the right-center tower is for all the Sox American League Championships. The one on the far right is for all the division championships. The Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 10-4. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Attendance: (38,802)
April 4th, 2006: Ring Day: The 2005 White Sox received their championship rings. Events 1581 - Francis Drake completes a circumnavigation of the world and is knighted by Elizabeth I. The Sox were defeated by the Indians 8-2. Attendance: (37,591)
June 20th, 2006: The White Sox scored 11 runs in one inning against the St. Louis Cardinals and defeated them 20-6. Events 451 - Battle of Chalons: Flavius Aetius ' defeats Attila the Hun. The St Louis Cardinals (also referred to as "the Cards " or "the Redbirds " are a professional Baseball team based in St Attendance: (39,463)
June 25th, 2006: The Sox faced the Houston Astros in a rematch of the 2005 World Series. Events 524 - Battle of Vézeronce, the Franks defeat the Burgundians The Sox were down 9-2 in the bottom of the 8th inning until Tadahito Iguchi hits a 3 run homer to cut the Astros lead 9-5. is a Major League Baseball Second baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Then in the bottom of the 9th with the bases loaded Iguchi was up to another clutch situation and hits a grand slam to tie the Astros 9-9. He single handley gave the Sox 7 runs in 2 innings. The Sox though went to lose 10-9 in extra innings. Attendance: (38,516)
April 18th, 2007: Mark Buehrle throws a no-hitter against the Texas Rangers. Events 1025 - Bolesław Chrobry is crowned in Gniezno, becoming the first King of Poland. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Mark Alan Buehrle (pronounced /ˈbɝˌli/) (born March 23, 1979 in St In Baseball, a no-hitter (also known as a no-hit game, or colloquially a no-no) refers to a game in which one of the teams prevented the other from getting The Texas Rangers are an American professional baseball team based in Arlington Texas, United States, representing the Dallas-Ft The Sox Won 6-0 with a grand slam from Jermaine Dye and a pair of solo homers from Jim Thome. Jermaine Terrell Dye (born January 28 1974 in Vacaville California) is a Right fielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox James Howard "Jim" Thome (ˈtʰoʊˌmeɪ born August 27 1970 in) is a Major League Baseball Designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox Attendance: (25,390)
September 16th, 2007: Jim Thome's 500th Career Home Run against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. Events 1400 - Owain Glyndŵr is declared Prince of Wales by his followers The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim are a professional baseball team based in Anaheim, California. Thome's home run ended up as a walk-off as the Sox defeated the Angels 9-7. Attendance: (29,010)
April 11th, 2008: The White Sox unveiled their new brick plaza dedicated to the 2005 World Series Champions and their fans. Events 491 - Flavius Anastasius becomes Byzantine Emperor, with the name of Anastasius I. 2008 ( MMVIII) is the current year in accordance with the Gregorian calendar, a Leap year that started on Tuesday of the Common The Sox were defeated by the Detroit Tigers 5-2. Attendance: (26,094)
May 7th, 2008: Carlos Gomez of the Minnesota Twins hits for the cycle and helps defeat the White Sox 13-1. Events 558 - In Constantinople, the dome of the Hagia Sophia collapses Carlos Argelis Gómez Pena (born December 4, 1985 in Santiago, Dominican Republic) is an Outfielder for the Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Attendance: (21,092)
May 22nd, 2008: Welcome back Carlton Fisk Night: Carlton Fisk returns to the White Sox Organization and becomes a team ambassador. Events 334 BC - The Greek army of Alexander the Great defeats Darius III of Persia in the Battle of the Granicus. Carlton Ernest Fisk (born December 26 1947 in) is a former Major League Baseball Catcher who played for 24 years with the Boston Red Sox Former Sox players Bo Jackson and Ron Kittle were in for the pre-game ceremonies as both former players and Fisk entered the park in center field with motorcycles. Vincent Edward "Bo" Jackson (born November 30, 1962 in Bessemer Alabama) is an American athlete and a former multi- Ronald Dale (Ron Kittle (born January 5, 1958 in Gary Indiana) is a former Left fielder and Designated hitter in Major League Former teammates of Fisk on the Sox were honored and announced by Ed Farmer such as Harold Baines, Joey Cora, Ozzie Guillén and others. Edward Joseph Farmer (born October 18 1949 in Evergreen Park Illinois) is a former Major League Relief pitcher with an 11-year Harold Douglas Baines (born March 15 1959 in Easton Maryland) is a former Right fielder and Designated hitter in Major League Jose Manuel Cora Amaro (born May 14, 1965 in Caguas, Puerto Rico) was a Baseball player with an 11 year career in the MLB Oswaldo José Guillén Barrios (born January 20, 1964 in Ocumare del Tuy, Miranda State, Venezuela) well known as Ozzie Guillén Former general manager Roland Hemond of the Sox (1970-1985) was in for the ceremonies for Fisk. Roland Hemond (born October 26 1929 in Central Falls Rhode Island) is a longtime executive in Major League Baseball who recently returned to Year 1970 ( MCMLXX) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link shows full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1985 ( MCMLXXXV) was a Common year starting on Tuesday (link displays 1985 Gregorian calendar) Hemond brought in Fisk to the organization in 1981 after when Fisk played eleven years with the Boston Red Sox. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 The Boston Red Sox are a Professional baseball team based in Boston Massachusetts, and are the reigning (2007 World Series Champions. (1969, 1971-1980). Year 1969 ( MCMLXIX) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Year 1971 ( MCMLXXI) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. Year 1980 ( MCMLXXX) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar) The White Sox defeated the Cleveland Indians 3-1. The Cleveland Indians are a professional baseball team based in Cleveland, Ohio, United States. Attendance: (28,040)

White Sox Record at Home

1991: 46-35, . The 1991 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 93rd season 567 (87-75, . 537 overall) 2nd place in AL West. The American League West is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League.
1991: 50-32, . The 1992 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 94th season 609 (86-76, . 531 overall) 3rd place in AL West.
1993: 45-36, . The 1993 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 94th season 555 (94-68, . 580 overall) 1st place in AL West. Playoffs 0-3, . 000 (2-4, . 333 overall)
1994: 34-19, . The 1994 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 95th season 641 (67-46, . 593 overall) 1st place in AL Central. The American League Central is one of three divisions in Major League Baseball 's American League. Season incomplete due to the Players strike.
1995: 38-34, . The 1995 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 96th season 527 (68-76, . 472 overall) 3rd place in AL Central.
1996: 44-37, . The 1996 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 97th season 543 (85-77, . 524 overall) 2nd place in AL Central.
1997: 45-36, . The 1997 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 98th season 555 (80-81, . 496 overall) 2nd place in AL Central.
1998: 44-37, . The 1998 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 99th season 543 (80-82, . 493 overall) 2nd place in AL Central.
1999: 38-42, . The 1999 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 100th season 475 (75-86, . 466 overall) 2nd place in AL Central.
2000: 46-35, . The 2000 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 101st season 567 (95-67, . 586 overall) 1st place in AL Central. Playoffs 0-2, . 000 (0-3, . 000 overall)
2001: 46-35, . The 2001 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 102nd season 567 (83-79, . 512 overall) 3rd place in AL Central.
2002: 47-34, . The 2002 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 103rd season 580 (81-81, . 500 overall) 2nd place in AL Central.
2003: 51-30, . The 2003 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 104th season 629 (86-76, . 530 overall) 2nd place in AL Central.
2004: 46-35, . The 2004 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 105th season 567 (83-79, . 512 overall) 2nd place in AL Central.
2005: 47-34, . The 2005 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 106th season 580 (99-63, . 611 overall) 1st place in AL Central. Playoffs 5-1, . 833 (11-1 . 916 overall)
2006: 49-32, . The 2006 Chicago White Sox season was the White Sox's 107th season 604 (90-72, . 556 overall) 3rd place in AL Central.
2007: 38-43, . The Chicago White Sox ' 2007 season started off with the White Sox trying to re-claim the AL Central title an achievement they last achieved in 469 (72-90, . 444 overall) 4th place in AL Central.
2008: 19-9, . The 2008 Chicago White Sox Season is the organization's 109th season in Chicago and 108th in the American League. 679 (36-26, . 581 overall) 1st place in AL Central.

Total: 773-595 . 565 (1447-1300, . 527 overall) Playoffs 5-6, . 454 (13-8, . 619 overall)
Average: 43-33 . 565 (80-72, . 526 overall) Playoffs 2-2, . 500 (4-3, . 571 overall)

Updated through June 8, 2008

Trivia

Although most of the blue seats have been replaced with green seats, two blue seats remain in the outfield. One is in the left field section (section 159), while the other is in right-center (section 101). The seats are the very seats where Paul Konerko's grand-slam and Scott Podsednik's walk-off home run from the 2005 World Series landed. Paul Henry Konerko (kʰəˈnɛɹkoʊ born March 5, 1976, in Providence Rhode Island) is a First baseman in Major League Baseball Scott Eric Podsednik (born March 18, 1976 in West Texas) is a Major League Baseball Outfielder for the Colorado Rockies The 2005 World Series, the 101st Major League Baseball championship series saw the American League champion Chicago White Sox sweep the National League ^[2]
Major League Soccer team Chicago Fire were offered one of the adjacent parking lots by the city of Chicago to build their proposed 20,000 seater soccer stadium on the condition that the team funded the project themselves without any money from the city. Major League Soccer ( MLS) is the top-flight professional Soccer league in the United States and Canada with 14 teams 13 in the U Although the deal would have made the team the first absolute owners of a stadium in North American soccer it proved too costly and Fire located to their Toyota Park home in Bridgeview instead. Bridgeview is a village in Cook County, Illinois in the United States. Ironically, the Fire considered using the park as a temporary home while Soldier Field was being renovated. Soldier Field (formerly Municipal Grant Park Stadium) is located on Lake Shore Drive in Chicago Illinois, and is currently home to the NFL
In September 2004, the Florida Marlins, who were already in town playing the Cubs, used the stadium for two games against the Montreal Expos while Hurricane Ivan hit Florida. The Florida Marlins are a professional baseball team based in Miami Gardens Florida. Franchise history Creation of the franchise In 1960 Montreal lost its International League team the Montreal Royals (an affiliate of Hurricane Ivan was the strongest hurricane of the 2004 Atlantic hurricane season.
The park "played the role" of Yankee Stadium and the stadium itself in the movie Little Big League, and that of Dodger Stadium in Rookie of the Year. The original Yankee Stadium is a Stadium located in The Bronx in New York City. Little Big League is a 1994 film about an 11-year-old (later turns 12 who suddenly becomes the owner and then manager of the Minnesota Dodger Stadium is a large outdoor ballpark in Los Angeles California at Chávez Ravine. Rookie of the Year is a 1993 baseball movie starring Thomas Ian Nicholas and Gary Busey. The ballpark has also appeared in other movies such as Major League II and My Best Friend's Wedding. Major League II ( 1994) is a sequel to the 1989 film Major League. This article is about the Julia Roberts film For the Scrubs episode see My Best Friend's Wedding My Best Friend's
The Chicago White Sox changed home games that start at 7:05 to 7:11, a campaign that costs 7-11 $500,000 for three seasons throughout 2007 to 2009. 7-Eleven is a worldwide chain of Convenience stores It is since March 2007 the largest chain store in any category beating McDonald's by 1000 stores

Notes

Nathaniel Whalen, "Marked seats meaningful to Sox stars," Post Tribune, March 30, 2007

References

^ Smith, Curt (2001). Curt Smith (born 20 March Storied Stadiums. New York City: Carroll & Graf. ISBN 0786711876.
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External links

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