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Episode 712 - Wrigley Field: The Diamond on the Northside

Chicago History Podcast

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Evolution of Wrigley Field

The chapter traces the history of Wrigley Field from its origins as Wiegmann Field to the ownership of Charles Wrigley and the eventual renaming in honor of William Wrigley Jr. It explores the iconic features of the ballpark, such as the center field scoreboard, green color scheme, and the introduction of night games under new ownership.

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