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What is the original name of Wrigley Field? |
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Weeghman Park opened on April 23, 1914, as home to the Chicago Chi-Feds, or Whales, a Federal League team owned by Charlie Weeghman. It became home to the National League Cubs two years later after the Federal League folded. The park became known as Cubs Park, and finally named Wrigley Field in 1926 to honor then Cubs owner, chewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. |
| Other fun facts about Wrigley Field |
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The current Wrigley Field scoreboard–still manually operated–was erected in 1937, and has never been struck with a batted ball. |
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Wrigley Field’s trademark ivy was also planted in 1937. |
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Cubs fans started the tradition of throwing back home-run balls hit by opposing players. |
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Wrigley Field is where Babe Ruth hit his famous “called shot,” during a World Series game on October 1, 1932. Ruth supposedly gestured to the outfield and indicated that his next hit would be a homer. He then hit the ball into the bleachers. |
See an old stadium seat from Wrigley Field and learn more about the Chicago Cubs in Baseball As America.
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