Blocks away from Lake Michigan on the corner of Clark and Addison, Wrigley Field is the center of a bustling community of diehard Cub fans. Wrigley field was built in 1914 and can hold up to 41,000 spectators. Outside the ballpark on any given game day there are beer-guzzling, hotdog eating fans around the park and in surrounding neighborhoods. Wrigley Field has been the center of baseball for the north side of Chicago and will be for many years in the future. Wrigley Field was built in 1914. Wrigley Field was designed by Zachary Taylor Davis for a federal league team, the Chicago Whales. When the park was first built it was called Wheeghman Park because the owner of the whale’s last name was Wheeghman. The ballpark originally held 20,000 spectators in 1914. In 1915 the Federal League ended and in 1918 Wheeghman purchased the Chicago Cubs and moved his new team to the three year old stadium. Later that year William Wrigley Jr. bought the team and renamed the stadium Cubs Park. In 1926, Cubs Park was renamed Wrigley Field and the grandstand was double decked, the playing field was lowered, and the bleachers in left field were removed. The new park capacity was 38,396. More renovations were added in 1937. Bleachers were constructed in the outfield and the storied 27 by 75 foot high manual scoreboard was built behind the bleachers in centerfield. Ivy was also planted on the walls by Bill Veeck to add padding to the brick wall. “Lights for Wrigley Field were originally to be constructed for the 1942 season. However because of World War II and the bombing of Pearl Harbor, “Wrigley donated the lights to the government” (Wrigley). The Tribu... ... middle of paper ... ...ons are not necessary, “The ballpark is constructed to the safety code and most of the additions would be luxurious, but would not be necessary to accommodate new fans to Wrigley Field” (Vineline). The renovations of Wrigley Field are very controversial and may need to be thought over by the Cub’s organization. In conclusion, Wrigley Field is the center of baseball in the north side of Chicago and will be for many years to come. The history that Wrigley Field has is extraordinary and will be remembered for many years to come. Zachary Taylor Davis would be proud to see that what he created is now a local and national treasure. Works Cited Blythe, Bruce. “Vineline: Meet the Ricketts.” Vineline Dec. 2009 Jacobs, Mark. Wrigley Field : A Celebration of the Friendly Confines Oct. 2007 King, James. “New Phoenix Times” Dec. 2009
The opening pitch of the 1999 marks the start of the Toronto Blue Jays twenty third seasons in the American League. In 1998, the Jays brought in their first winning season since 1993. The Jays plays in the worlds most advanced retractable-roof stadium. It is luxuriously called the Sky Dome. With a winning record like this and a state of the art stadium, the Jays feel their tickets are a great value because of the satisfaction fans can expect to receive from the ball game.
...clusion the “Sports Construction Era” ballparks are a radical change in the way we experience a major league baseball game. The radical changes benefit both the baseball club and the fans. Finally the new style of construction employed by these three “pioneer” cities has been such a success that they have become the standard for the future of major league ballpark construction throughout the country.
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Baseball is one of the world's greatest sports and is played almost everywhere in the world. It is also one of the most historic games. The main historic part of baseball deals with the ballparks, the cities, and the teams that have been around for such a long time. Then you have the one and only Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox. Fenway Park is the longest standing and is still being used of all the Major League ballparks in the United States. Throughout the 100 years of Fenway Park's existence it has been built, named, burned down, rebuilt, and a whole lot of adding on to the ballpark.
In 1971, the Chicago Bears began to play in Soldier Field. The founder of the Chicago Bears, George Halas, never thought Soldier Field would be the permanent field for the Bears. Later in the 1970’s, George Halas announced the team would look into building a stadium in Arlington Heights. “Chicago Mayor Richard Daley stated the team would need to change their name to the ‘Arlington Heights Bears,’ should they move to the suburbs” (Roy Taylor). George Halas was a business man and if the Chicago Bears were...
Winfree * , Jason A., McCluskey, J. J., Mittelhammer, R. C., & Fort, R. (2004). Location and attendance in major league baseball. Applied Economics, 36(19), 2117-2124. doi:10.1080/0003684042000287664
The Dallas Cowboys, America’s football team, one of the most well known professional football franchises in the sport’s history. The Cowboys own five super bowl titles, which were won in ’71, ’77, ’92, ’93 and ’95. They are also home to 19 renowned individuals who have been inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame including standout football stars Tony Dorsett, Emmit Smith, and Troy Aikman. Established in 1960, the Cowboys have been a dominating force on the field and still continue to produce to this day. Forbes wrote, “The Cowboys franchise value reaches over 1.85 billion and are listed as the third most valued sports team in the world”, (Page 1). With all of this hype and world wide recognition the powerhouse from Dallas needs a venue just as prominent as the team itself as well as having the capability to hold all the weight the Cowboys name carries.
Sullivan, N.J. The Dodgers Move West: The Transfer Of The Brooklyn Baseball Franchise To Los Angeles. New York; United States: Oxford University Press, 1987. SPORTDiscus with Full Text. Web. 5 Dec. 2011.
The home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Dodger Stadium is located in the Elysian Park neighborhood about three miles from Downton Los Angeles. Although Uber is the preferred ride to the stadium, cabs and car services are also welcomed. Fans are encouraged to take the public transportation, and MTA buses on Sunset Blvd. and the Gold Line in Chinatown, are highly recommended. The Gold Line Metro rail stop is a ¾-mile walk to the stadium.
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The Chicago Cubs are an interesting part of Illinois history, even if they are not always successful. The history of Wrigley Field, the famous players, and the stories behind every game are why Chicago loves the Cubs. It is the atmosphere of the friendly confines when you walk in through those gates. It is jumping out of your seat when the ball is being hit out of the park. It is things as little as singing the 7th inning stretch with all the other Cub fans around you. Rooting for the underdog is special, and that is why Cub fans are so loyal. The history, players, and stories of Chicago Cubs Baseball are the reasons why it is an important part of Illinois history.
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Do the words Wrigley Field, Route 66 or Windy City mean anything to you? These terms all refer to Chicago, where my family and I went this summer. We left at 3:00 A.M. on Thursday morning. We got there at 1:30 P.M. It took ten hours of driving. My dad, mom, sister, brother and I all went along. This trip is super important because of the places I got to visit, the sights I got to see and time spent with my family.
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Game one took place in front of 30,511 fans in Redland Park. Eddie Cicotte took the mound for the Black Sox at the bottom of the first inning and hit Morrie Rath, the leadoff batter, as a signal that the fix was on. Cicotte received 10,000 dollars for fixing game one. They kept the game close until Cincinnati broke the game open with a five run fourth inning. Walter “Dutch” Ruether was the winning pitcher for the Reds as they took a one game advantage over the Sox in the series. Game two was also in Redland Park in front of 29,698 fans. “Lefty” Williams was the starting pitcher, but he didn’t want to be as palpable at Cicotte in game one. He kept it close until the fourth inning until he gave up three runs, then proceeded to keep it close until the end. The Reds won four to two and took a two game lead over the Sox. Game three took place at Comiskey Park in Chicago. Dickie Kerr, a rookie pitcher, took the mound for the Sox and refused to be involved in the fix. As gamblers were enraged, the Sox took a quick two run lead and eventually won three to zero in a shutout by the rookie Kerr.