Bridgeport in Chicago in Cook County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Comiskey Park Shower

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026

1. Old Comiskey Park Shower Marker

Inscription. The "Outfield Shower" at Rate Field is an iconic piece of White Sox history. Originally, installed in the outfield stands at Old Comiskey Park during the 1976 season, the shower remains a fan-favorite tradition on hot summer days or nights at the ballpark. In 1991, the shower was moved and installed in the new ballpark, where it stands today.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Parks & Recreational Areas • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1976.

Location. 41° 49.789′ N, 87° 37.946′ W. Marker is in Chicago, Illinois, in Cook County. It is in Bridgeport. It can be reached from West 35th Street west of Dan Ryan Expressway (Interstate 90/94), on the right when traveling east. The shower is in the left field concourse at Rate Field, home of baseball's Chicago White Sox, near sections 162 and 163. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 333 West 35th Street, Chicago IL 60616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

and the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Frank Thomas (within shouting distance of this marker); Saturnino Orestes Armas "Minnie" Miñoso Arrieta (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Konerko (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlton Ernest Fisk (within shouting distance of this marker); Walter William Pierce

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Jim Thome Home Runs (within shouting distance of this marker); What Is a "Chicago Style" Hot Dog? (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Nelson "Nellie" Fox (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chicago.

Regarding Old Comiskey Park Shower. The 1976 season was forgettable for White Sox fans in terms of wins and losses — the team finished 64-97, the worst record in the American League — but quite memorable for the Comiskey Park experience. The previous winter, the White Sox had been sold to Bill Veeck, the famed, peg-legged innovator who had owned the Sox from 1959-1961, during which time the Sox had made their only World Series appearance since the 1919 Black Sox scandal, and Comiskey Park had been enhanced by a new exploding scoreboard that shot fireworks after ever White Sox home run. (The Sox current stadium, now called Rate Field, also features a similar scoreboard).

The shower was one of several fan-friendly gimmicks that Veeck installed in 1976 in an attempt to revive fan interest after the languishing under previous owner John Allyn. Veeck got rid of the red jerseys the team

Old Comiskey Park Shower image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026

2. Old Comiskey Park Shower

had been wearing, and he replaced the stadium's AstroTurf infield, installed in 1969, with grass. Perhaps the most (in)famous innovation from that season occurred in August, when he unveiled uniforms with shorts instead of pants. The uniforms were used three times before being retired for good. The shower survived, however, and was brought over to the new Comiskey Park after the old one was closed in following the 1990 season.

Old Comiskey Park Shower in left field at Rate Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, May 29, 2026

3. Old Comiskey Park Shower in left field at Rate Field

The current stadium's "exploding scoreboard" is in the background.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 1, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 1, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.