Original Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers full ticket from August 19, 1991, played at Comiskey Park II during its inaugural season.
Date: August 19, 1991
Teams: Chicago White Sox vs Detroit Tigers
Venue: New Comiskey Park (Chicago, IL)
Result: Tigers 3 – White Sox 2
Game Highlights:
• Frank Thomas: 1-for-4 — in the middle of his first full All-Star-caliber season (.318 AVG, 32 HR, 109 RBI in 1991)
• Robin Ventura: Solo home run (18th of the season) in the 4th inning
• Ozzie Guillén: Sacrifice fly for an RBI
• Frank Tanana: 7.0 IP, 7 H, 2 ER — earned the win (10–8)
• Melido Pérez: 4.0 shutout innings in relief with 3 strikeouts
• Tigers offense: Jim Bergman drove in two runs; Fryman went 3-for-4 with two doubles
Historical Significance:
• Early-career Frank Thomas collectible — during his first full MLB season
• Inaugural year at New Comiskey Park, which opened just months earlier (April 1991)
• Robin Ventura home run game
• Back of ticket features retro HOT 94.7 FM Chicago radio ad — a perfect snapshot of early ’90s baseball ephemera
Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Crisp print and edges with light toning consistent with age (see photos).
A great piece of White Sox history from the Big Hurt’s breakout season and the dawn of the new Comiskey era.
The product is an original 1991 ticket from a game between the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers, featuring Frank Thomas hitting a home run in Comiskey Park. This vintage piece of sports memorabilia captures an iconic moment in Major League Baseball history and showcases the rivalry between the two teams during that era. The ticket is a unique collectible item that commemorates a significant event in baseball lore, making it a valuable piece for fans and collectors alike.