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Last Comiskey
''Last Comiskey'' is a 2023 American documentary film directed by Matt Flesch, an American independent filmmaker. Flesch's film chronicles the 1990 Chicago White Sox season. 1990 was the last year the White Sox played at Comiskey Park, their home stadium since 1910. Inspired by the ESPN basketball documentary ''The Last Dance (miniseries), The Last Dance'', and created as a hobby during the COVID-19 pandemic, Flesch's film includes archival footage, interviews with players, coaches, media personalities, stadium employees, and longtime fans. Synopsis In 1990, as their last season in their 80-year-old ballpark dawns, the Chicago White Sox suffered through four consecutive losing seasons. They are predicted to finish in last place. Surprising many, under the leadership of manager Jeff Torborg, the team gets off to a fast start, close on the heels of the preseason favorites and defending World Series champions, the Oakland Athletics. Assistant General Manager Dan Evans (baseball), D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nancy Faust
Nancy Faust (born March 11, 1947) is an Americans, American former stadium organ (music), organist for Major League Baseball's Chicago White Sox. Biography Early life Faust grew up in the Chicago, Illinois, Chicago area, and began playing the organ at age 4 by learning from her mother, Jacquin, also a professional musician. She was also proficient at playing the accordion. After graduation, graduating from Theodore Roosevelt High School (Chicago), Theodore Roosevelt High School, she received a bachelor's degree in psychology from North Park University. During high school and college, she would often fill in for her mother at various engagements. Chicago White Sox After college, she chose to seek work playing at sporting events for a year before beginning an intended teaching career. She was hired to succeed Bob Creed as the White Sox organist for the 1970 Chicago White Sox season, 1970 season by public relations director Stu Holcomb, who had seen her perform at a banquet. Her ori ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |