The article reflects on childhood memories at Comiskey Park in the 1970s, when the White Sox were struggling but the experience of attending games was filled with adventure. The arrival of Dick Allen in 1972 shifted this dynamic, as the team became more competitive, drawing fans into the intensity of each game. Years later, as an adult, the author finds joy in walking around Sox Park, reminiscing about the past, and noting that despite the team's recent struggles, the spirit of baseball remains intact.
It didn't matter much that the Sox weren't good. The 1970 team lost 106 games, but we looked forward to going to Comiskey because it was always an adventure.
Fifty-three years later, on days when I'm covering the Sox, I still try to take a walk around the park to see old friends. Sox Park is still a great walking ballpark.
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