1959 Chicago White Sox Team Overview and Comiskey Park Details
The page from the 1959 Sporting News Dope Book highlights the Chicago White Sox organization, detailing its management and team information. The Vice-President is Charles A. Comiskey II, with John D. Rigney serving as another Vice-President. Mrs. Dorothy G. Rigney holds the position of Secretary-Treasurer, while John C. Bellion is the Assistant Secretary. Glen C. Miller is designated as the Farm Director, and John Mostil serves as the Field Supervisor. The Director of Press and Promotions is Edwin G. Short, with Bernard Snyderworth as the Road Secretary. The team's manager is Alfonso Lopez. The document also provides specifics about Comiskey Park, the home stadium of the White Sox, which has a capacity of 46,550. The layout of the field is illustrated with measurements indicating distances from home plate to various points, including 440 feet to the bleachers, and 415 feet to the outfield fence.