births
August 15, 1859
Charles Comiskey, American baseball player and manager (died 1931)
Charles Comiskey
Charles Albert Comiskey, nicknamed "Commy" or "the Old Roman", was an American Major League Baseball player, manager, and team owner. He was a key person in the formation of the American League and was also founding owner of the Chicago White Sox. Comiskey Park, the White Sox's storied baseball stadium, was built under his guidance and named for him.
August 15
August 15 is the 227th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 138 days remain until the end of the year.