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Nicknamed "the Friendly Confines," Wrigley Field has been home to the Cubs since 1916. Its original name was Weeghman Park when it was built in 1914 for the Federal League's Chicago Federals, also known as the Chicago Whales. When the Whales folded and the Cubs moved in, it was known as Cubs Park. In 1926, it was renamed Wrigley Field after William Wrigley, who was owner of both the Cubs and the chewing gum company that bears his name. Located at the corner of Clark and Addison Streets on the North Side, it is surrounded by the neighborhood that eventually became known as Wrigleyville. It was the last major league ballpark to install lights, on Aug. 8, 1988, and is the second oldest ballpark...
Nicknamed "the Friendly Confines," Wrigley Field has been home to the Cubs since 1916. Its original name was Weeghman Park when it was built in 1914 for the Federal League's Chicago Federals, also known as the Chicago Whales. When the Whales folded and the Cubs moved in, it was known as Cubs Park. In 1926, it was renamed Wrigley Field after William Wrigley, who was owner of both the Cubs and the chewing gum company that bears his name. Located at the corner of Clark and Addison Streets on the North Side, it is surrounded by the neighborhood that eventually became known as Wrigleyville. It was the last major league ballpark to install lights, on Aug. 8, 1988, and is the second oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston's Fenway Park, which was built in 1912. Wrigley's most distinctive features include its ivy-covered outfield walls. It last hosted a World Series in 1945.
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Paisley/Lambert Tours Play Wrigley
Brad Paisley will bring his Virtual Reality World Tour to historic Wrigley Field in Chicago on June 9th. Joining him for the show will be The Band Perry and Miranda Lambert’s On Fire Tour with Chris Young and Jerrod Niemann. Chris was excited to...Tags: Brad Paisley
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U.S. Cellular Field offers $5,000 marriage proposal package
It won't be a World Series ring, but the White Sox will still let you put a ring on it—for the right price.
Deal site Gilt City is offering Sox fans a chance to propose to their significant others onU.S. Cellular Field on a non-game day for $5,000....Tags: Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Weddings, Photography, Arts
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Corrections and clarifications for Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
•A story Friday about proposed changes to Wrigley Field misstated the title of Mary Ann Smith, a member of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. The Tribune regrets the error. -
Vice President to Speak at American Seating Co.
FOX 17 NewsA long-time Grand Rapids company is welcoming Vice President Joe Biden Wednesday. The vice president plans to speak at American Seating Company around 11 a.m. His speech, which is not open to the public, is expected to focus on manufacturing and how...Tags: Joe Biden, Taxation, Companies and Corporations, Business, Tax Credits
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Enclave attempts to break Guinness record with help from Lil Jon
Finally, an opportunity to wear sunglasses inside a nightclub without looking like you’re trying too hard.
River North club Enclave will attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “Most people wearing sunglasses in the dark” Friday,...Tags: Texas Rangers, Groupon, Inc., Cancer, Reliant Energy Inc, University of Chicago
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Power rankings: No. 14 Dodgers
No. 14 Dodgers: 17th in a series counting down to spring training. Next: Giants.
How about that Frank McCourt? Who knew he secretly was growing his wealth when he and his ex-wife Jamie were running the Dodgers into the ground?
McCourt might have battled...Tags: Bud Selig, Prince Fielder, Billy Beane, Ned Colletti , Joe Torre
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Cubs get green light for bleacher patio, LED sign
The Chicago Cubs' latest plan for tweaking historic Wrigley Field is getting a green light--with some conditions--from the staff of the city's landmarks commission, according to the Chicago Tribune.
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Wrigley Building backed for landmark status
The city landmarks commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a recommendation to give landmark status to the Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue, a move preservation advocates say is long overdue.
"The Wrigley Building is one of Chicago's premier...Tags: Michigan Avenue, Wrigley Building, Chicago Tribune, Arts and Culture, Politics
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Jackson believes his time is coming — soon
Funny thing about Brett Jackson: He has been both a Cubs' savior and a Cubs' survivor — and he has only played in parts of three minor league seasons.
"Savior" because he originally was billed the franchise's face of the future as a late first-...Tags: Spring Training, Boston Red Sox, Dale Sveum, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs
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Marlins will grow grass long to exploit their speed
Just over a month before the first exhibition games are played, Marlins Park is taking the pivotal step from building to ball field.
Amid the pungent aroma of fertilizer, local politicians and Marlins officials laid the first few pieces of sod along...Tags: Spring Training, Boston Red Sox, Chicago White Sox, Juan Pierre, Jose Reyes
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City panel pushes forward on Wrigley Building landmark status, Wrigley Field bleachers
Tribune reporterA city commission Thursday unanimously approved a recommendation to give landmark status to the Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue, a move preservation advocates say is long overdue. “The Wrigley Building is one of Chicago’s premier downtown...Tags: Government, Michigan Avenue, Architecture, Public Officials, Wrigley Building
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Wrigley Field sign, patio clear hurdle
Chicago Tribune reporterPlans for a patio and a flashing electronic sign in the right field bleachers at Wrigley Field were recommended for approval Thursday by the permit review committee of the Commission on Chicago Landmarks. The owners of the Chicago Cubs intend to...Tags: Chicago Tribune
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