Wrigley Field facts for kids
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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 | 41,000 |
| 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 |
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| Broke ground | 1914 |
| Opened | 1914 |
| Architect | Zachary Taylor Davis |
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| Chicago Whales (FL) (1914–1915) Chicago Cubs (MLB) (1916–present) Chicago Bears (NFL) (1921–1970) |
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Wrigley Field is a famous baseball park in Chicago, Illinois. It is the home stadium for the Chicago Cubs, a team in Major League Baseball. The Cubs have played their games here since 1916.
This historic stadium is located on the north side of Chicago. It sits on a city block surrounded by Addison Street, Clark Street, Waveland Avenue, and Sheffield Avenue. Wrigley Field first opened in 1914. It was originally built for a team called the Chicago Whales from the Federal League. After that league ended in 1915, the Cubs moved in. They came from their old home, West Side Park.
Wrigley Field is known for its special "cozy" feeling. Fans often call it "The Friendly Confines." This nickname became popular because of former Cubs player Ernie Banks. In November 2020, the park was named a National Historic Landmark. This means it is a very important place in American history.
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More Than Just Baseball
Wrigley Field has hosted many different events over the years. It is not just for baseball games.
Home of the Bears
From 1921 to 1970, the Chicago Bears football team played their home games at Wrigley Field. They are part of the National Football League. After 1970, the Bears moved to Soldier Field.
Other Sports and Events
Wrigley Field has also been used for other sports. These include exciting soccer matches and thrilling hockey games. The stadium has even been a filming location for some Hollywood movies.
Wrigley Field in Los Angeles
Did you know there was another stadium called Wrigley Field? It was in Los Angeles. The same people who built Wrigley Field in Chicago also built the one in Los Angeles.
Images for kids
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Videoboard above new left field bleacher seats in 2015
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Closeup of Wrigley Field's ivy
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View of the right field bleacher seats before the 1060 Project renovations began
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The scoreboard at Wrigley Field is operated by hand.
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The iconic marquee outside Wrigley Field
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Installed in 1934, the marquee was removed for restoration for the first time in 2015.
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Wrigley Field football configuration with extra bleacher seats in right field
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Wrigley Field configured for soccer in 2012.
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Fans on Waveland Avenue during a 2009 game.
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April 2006 view from a rooftop across Waveland Avenue
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Hockey rink layout during the 2009 NHL Winter Classic between the Blackhawks and Red Wings
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Some Wrigley Field advertising in 2007
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The north exterior of Wrigley Field, with manual scoreboard visible, as it appears during the offseason. This picture was taken prior to the outfield bleacher expansion, which brought the bleachers over the sidewalk.
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See also
In Spanish: Wrigley Field para niños
