Andy Frain Services gained recognition through its affiliation with the Chicago Cubs, but it originated from its involvement with the Chicago White Sox. During the 1920s, Andy Frain’s ushering services foundations were found and tested at Comiskey Park in Bronzeville, where the White Sox played.
Born and raised in South Chicago, Andrew T. Frain began working at the young age of 14 at Comiskey Park, primarily during White Sox baseball games. To supplement his income, Andrew collected and returned empty soda bottles for the deposit. During this time, he and his friends from the neighborhood devised a solution to prevent gate-crashing, which eventually led to the inception of his company.
In 1924, Andy T. Frain officially established his ushering company after meeting with William Wrigley, the Cubs owner. Although the partnership with the Cubs brought Andy Frain’s new venture into the limelight, the company remained actively involved with both the Cubs and the White Sox. Throughout the rest of the 20th century, Andy Frain Services was with the White Sox baseball team.
One notable event involving the Cubs was the White Sox All-Star Old Timers Day game on July 5, 1983, which occurred a day before the 50th 1983 All-Star Game.
Today Andy Frain services still have its roots in baseball with the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers. The Astros have won World Series titles last year.
