Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field is a sports stadium, the baseball park where the Chicago Cubs play in Major League Baseball. The ballpark is in Chicago, Illinois. The Cubs have been playing there since 1916.[1]
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| Former names | Weeghman Park, Cubs Park |
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| Location | 1060 West Addison Street, Chicago, Illinois |
| Owner | Chicago Cubs |
| Operator | Chicago Cubs |
| Capacity | 25,649 |
| Field size | Left Field - 355 feet (108 m) Left-Center - 368 feet (112 m) Center Field - 400 feet (120 m) Right-Center - 368 feet (112 m) Right Field - 353 feet (108 m) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Started | 1914 |
| Opened | 1914 |
| Architect | Zachary Taylor Davis |
| Tenants | |
| Chicago Whales (FL) (1914–1915) Chicago Cubs (MLB) (1916–present) Chicago Bears (NFL) (1921–1970) | |
The ballpark is on the north side of Chicago. It is on a block bounded by Addison Street, Clark Street, Waveland Avenue, and Sheffield Avenue. It was built in 1914 for the Chicago Whales of the Federal League. The Federal League disbanded after the 1915 season. The Cubs moved from their previous home, West Side Park, to this ballpark in 1916.[2]
The Chicago Bears of the National Football League played their home games at Wrigley Field from 1921 through 1970. They moved to Soldier Field in 1971.
Wrigley Field has also hosted events such as soccer and hockey. It has also been used as a filming location for some Hollywood movies.
The ballpark has a "cozy" feel. Fans often call it "The Friendly Confines". That nickname was made famous by former Cubs player Ernie Banks.
There was also a Wrigley Field in Los Angeles, built by the same people who built Wrigley Field in Chicago.
The park was designated a National Historic Landmark in November 2020.[3]
References change
- ↑ Hageman, William (March 30, 2014). "Seminary gave way to Cub faithful". Chicago Tribune. A. p. 14.
- ↑ "Wrigley Field". Ballparks.com. Retrieved 2014-05-23.
- ↑ "Wrigley Field Designated as a National Historic Landmark". www.doi.gov. 19 November 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2020.
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