July 12, 1979
On this night, between games of a double header with the Detroit Tigers, the infamous "Disco Demolition" was staged. Fans rioted after deejay Steve Dahl blew up a load of disco records. It was a real "Disco Sucks" event.
The second game was forfeited to the Tigers because of unplayable field conditions.
The idea for the event came from Mike Veeck, son of Bill Veeck, who worked for the Sox at the time and thought this would help get fans out to the park. But, no one expected the turnout to be so high and the security at the park proved unable to handle it.
There were problems at the ticket booths outside and most of the security they did have was called to that. Fans noticed that the field wasn't secure and stormed out onto it.
White Sox players and coaches were locked and barricaded in their locker room after the situation got completely out of control.
Among those in the stands that night were future White Sox relief pitcher Don Pall and future movie actor Michael Clarke Duncan ("The Green Mile"), who grew up to narrate the 2005 White Sox World Championship highlight film.
By the Way, It's Still Comiskey Park to Me. --CootDisco
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