Today in White Sox History: August 26

Charles Comiskey (left), pictured here in 1920 with Bill Veeck’s father, William, thought the biggest danger to his health was watching White Sox games. On this day 104 years ago, Comiskey learned differently.

Today’s theme? Stealing

1920

During a robbery attempt at the Illinois Vinegar Manufacturing Company on August 3, three armed bandits gunned down highly-respected detective sergeant Frank McGurk, a veteran of the Chicago police department. His fellow officers were able...