The Chicago Cubs announced the first step in a celebration of the team’s 100th anniversary of playing at Wrigley Field: a new logo to be work as a patch on home uniforms throughout the 2016 season. (more…)
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#TBT: Zachary Taylor Davis
He designed two of the most iconic sporting facilities in America, both over 100 years ago. Meet Zachary Taylor Davis, a peer of Louis Sullivan and Frank Lloyd Wright, and the architect behind Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park. (more…)
Here’s to 100 more years, Wrigley Field
Today marks the 100th anniversary of the opening of Wrigley Field: A century since Charles Weeghman opened the gates of the new home of the Chicago Federals. You know the story: The Federal League arose as a challenge to the established National and American League, seeking status as a third major league. The Federal League […]
Ricketts: We’re taking long-term view for Wrigley Field improvements
Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts addressed the ongoing silence between the team and Mayor Rahm Emanuel, saying any disagreements won’t matter in the long run. The team hasn’t made any headway on efforts to secure public financing of improvements to Wrigley Field since the political activities of family patriarch Joe Ricketts regarding a perceived smear […]