[4] Upon the death her husband in 1939, Comiskey inherited control of the White Sox of the American League from 1939 through 1956.
Prior to gaining control, she entered into a legal battle with the First National Bank of Chicago who wished to sell the Comiskey's stock in the team to make up for lost earning.
[1] Eventually, Judge John F. O'Connell denied the banks' right to solicit bids for sale or stock in the White Sox.
[5] In 1941, Comiskey petitioned the Court to release her dowry rights, which would have been held as part of the estate until her youngest son reached 21, in order to purchase more stock.
This caused conflict between her and her son Charles, who quit the organization after Comiskey reneged on her promise of a raise.