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  1. 04-23-2014, 03:50 AM #1
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    Wrigley Field, Chicago Turns 100 Today.

    The friendly confines of Wrigley Field turn a century old today.

    Wrigley Field is a baseball venue located in Chicago, Illinois, United States that has served as the home ballpark of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It was built in 1914 as Weeghman Park for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales. It was called Cubs Park between 1920 and 1926 before being renamed for then Cubs team owner and chewing gum magnate, William Wrigley, Jr.. Between 1921 and 1970, it was also the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League. It hosted the second annual National Hockey League Winter Classic on January 1, 2009...

    Wrigley Field is nicknamed The Friendly Confines, a phrase popularized by "Mr. Cub", Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. The current capacity is 41,009, making Wrigley Field the 10th-smallest actively used ballpark. It is the oldest National League ballpark and the second oldest active major league ballpark (after Fenway Park on April 20, 1912), and the only remaining Federal League park. Wrigley is known for its ivy covered brick outfield wall, the unusual wind patterns off Lake Michigan, the iconic red marquee over the main entrance, the hand turned scoreboard, and for being the last major league park to have lights installed for play after dark, with lighting installed in 1988.
    Happy Birthday to an American Institution.

    During the 2014 season, the Chicago Cubs will be celebrating the 100th Anniversary of Wrigley Field throughout the season. The ten different decades will be represented during ten homestand's throughout the season. The April 23rd game, the 100th Anniversary, will feature the Cubs playing the Arizona Diamondbacks in a throw back game. Each team will represent one of the teams which played in the inaugural game at the stadium. The Cubs will wear the uniforms of the Chicago Federals, the original occupants of the stadium. The Diamondbacks will wear uniforms representing the Kansas City Packers.
    At least they won't have to play as the Cubs. ;)

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    Oh, The Stories Wrigley Could Tell



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  2. 04-23-2014, 08:23 AM #2
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    Happy Birthday Wrigley Field. I hope your infield got laid.

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    Quote Originally Posted by N2NH View Post
    The friendly confines of Wrigley Field turn a century old today.



    Happy Birthday to an American Institution.



    At least they won't have to play as the Cubs. ;)

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    Oh, The Stories Wrigley Could Tell



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