"I made him and I'll by God break him."

Charles Comiskey
White Sox owner

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  • You're right: he's talking about Ban Johnson!
  • And it's true: Comiskey did make him!
  • Johnson owed his job to Comiskey!
  • Without Comiskey, there wouldn't ...
  • ... even have been an American League!
  • It's also true that Comiskey did break him (indirectly):

  • In the aftermath of the Black Sox scandal, baseball appointed a commissioner
    with power over both leagues    

    Johnson quote
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