# Charles Comiskey — Jack Keefe Stories character guide

> Charles Comiskey in Jack Keefe Stories by Ring Lardner.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Comiskey, Charley, Charles A. Comiskey, Well Mr. Comiskey, Mr. Comiskey, Charley Comiskey

**First appearance:** 0001-jack-keefe-stories

## Who they are

The White Sox owner whose wire bought Jack Keefe out of Terre Haute, Comiskey looms as the distant boss every busher's letter home is secretly addressed to.

## In the story

### [A Busher's Letters Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/chapters/a-busher-s-letters-home)

The White Sox owner who bought Jack and is mentioned in relation to contract negotiations.

### [The Busher's Honeymoon](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/chapters/the-busher-s-honeymoon)

Jack's boss; gives Jack a $100 advance but refuses to pay for Florrie's trip to California.

### [The Busher Beats It Hence](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/chapters/the-busher-beats-it-hence)

White Sox owner; receives a letter from President Wilson about the tour.

### [The Busher's Welcome Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/chapters/the-busher-s-welcome-home)

White Sox owner; Jack blames him for not paying enough.

### [Call for Mr. Keefe!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/chapters/call-for-mr-keefe)

White Sox owner; Jack considers his loyalty to Comiskey when thinking about enlisting.

### [The Busher Pulls a Mays](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/jack_keefe_stories_se/chapters/the-busher-pulls-a-mays)

White Sox owner; mentioned as unlikely to accept cash offers for players.

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