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The history of Wrigley Field, the home of the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball's National League, begins well before the Cubs played their first game in that venue.
The first major league game at the ballpark took place, April 23, 1914, with the Federals defeating Kansas City, 9-1. The first homer in ballpark history was hit by Federals catcher Art Wilson - a two-run shot in the second inning off Kansas City's Chief Johnson.
It was the first football game at Wrigley Field since 1970, and the first collegiate football game there since 1938, when the DePaul Blue Demons played its regular games at Wrigley. The field used an east–west field configuration (third base to right field).
Jun 2, 2024 · Wrigley Field, baseball stadium in Chicago that, since 1916, has been home to the Cubs, the city’s National League (NL) team. Built in 1914, it is one of the oldest and most iconic Major League Baseball parks in the United States.
Did you know that Wrigley Field is the ONLY ballpark still in existence where a Federal League team played their games? From April 23, 1914, until October 3, 1915, Weegham Park (as Wrigley Field was once known) was the home of the Chicago Whales.
Feb 14, 2019 · The first home game took place on April 20, 1916 where the Cubs played the Cincinnati Reds. The Cubs won this game 7-6 in a game that totaled eleven innings. The park’s name was changed to Cubs Park and it stayed that way until 1927 when it was renamed Wrigley Field.
Aug 19, 2021 · 976K views 2 years ago. Restoring and expanding a 100-year-old ballpark was no small feat. See what it took to ensure the future of the Friendly Confines was secure for the next 100 years. "Saving...
Jan 30, 2012 · It is one of the most renowned addresses in baseball history, nestled in a vibrant urban neighborhood that takes on the atmosphere of a block party on game days. It has seen the Babe’s called shot, Gabby’s Homer in the Gloamin’, and the curse of the billygoat.
A mecca for baseball fans, a Chicago landmark, and the heart of “Wrigleyville,” fabled Wrigley Field originated in 1914 as home of the Chicago Whales in the short-lived Federal League.
Jun 10, 2011 · For nearly 100 years, Wrigley Field survived a series of threats from organized baseball, new-era ballparks, and warring neighbors. But the ballpark’s future is now bright. Its history-laden charm is a major draw and a social and financial asset to the Cubs, the Wrigleyville neighborhood, the city of Chicago, and the state of Illinois.
