In March 1914, began building what is now known as Wrigley Field. At a price of $ 250,000, Wrigley Field remains one of the oldest parks in the history of baseball. Located in Chicago, this possibility is the home of the Chicago Cubs. At the beginning, the investors purchased 10 team. In later years, but each owner is selling its remaining shares of William Wrigley Jr., the first known for Wrigley chewing gum. In 1926 the park was ballpark of Cubs, was renamed Wrigley Field inHonor, it's owners.
Many premiers were at Wrigley Field, including permanent concession stands and keep the permit for the fans to foul balls that are affected in the stands started. The grandstand and scoreboard were built both in 1937 and are still operated manually. Incidentally, the scoreboard has yet to be found with a ball in play. Ironically, however, it was hit by a golf ball teed off by Sam Snead in the stadium. Bill Veek, who built the Tribuneand indicators is also responsible for the landscaping in Wrigley Field.
In August 1988 the lights for the first night-game lights were held at Wrigley Field. After more than 5000 games in the afternoon, the Chicago Cubs were intended under the lights for the first time on their home turf against Philadelphia to meet. While the game was rained out at first, came the New York Mets in the following night and were defeated when the Chicago Cubs were in a 6-4 victoryto win.
Many of the great historical baseball moments happened in Wrigley Field, Ernie Banks, including his 500th ciliated Home run in 1970, Babe Ruth's "hot in the 1932 Game 3 of the World Series, Pete Rose tied Ty Cobb record 4191 hits in baseball history in 1985, Sammy Sosa 60th homeruns in 1998, 1999 and 2001. In addition, fans witnessed Gabby Hartnett famous "Homer in the gloamin" Mace against the pirates' Brown in 1938.
Wrigley Field, the last BundesligaPark in existence, remains as one of the most traditional places in the sport of baseball. The majority of plant remains is free of advertising spend in the park with a few flags, on the grounds of Wrigley Field, continue to remind the fans about whether the Chicago Cubs are winning or losing in the championship. Although it is the current home of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field than any other professional football stadium hostedAmerica. In 2005, Wrigley Field celebrated 92 seasons, hosting Major League Baseball and 90 years as the home of the Chicago Cubs.
Collectors who want an autograph from one of the players on the Chicago Cubs roster request, should send their letter and a stamped self-addressed envelope (stamped addressed envelope to):
Player's Name
c / o Chicago Cubs
Wrigley Field
1060 West Addison St.
Chicago, IL 60613-4397
Limit Fans requesting an autograph should review theirRequest for two points per letter. Popular items to have signed include photos, index or trading cards, baseball, etc. Patience is key when requesting autographs by mail, but will at the best time for an athlete is often during the season.
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