Why Wrigley Field is America s Last Great Ballpark
Join this channel for exclusive videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzIZ8HrzDgc-pNQDUG6avBA/join Join us on an exciting journey through the historic Wrigley Field, the crown jewel of baseball in Chicago. In this captivating YouTube video, we dive deep into the rich history, architectural marvels, and unforgettable moments that make Wrigley Field a beloved symbol of the sport. From the ivy-covered outfield walls to the iconic marquee, we ll showcase the stadium s unique charm and share fascinating anecdotes about legendary players, thrilling games, and the passionate fanbase that fills the bleachers. Whether you re a die-hard baseball enthusiast or simply curious about Chicago s sporting heritage, this virtual tour of Wrigley Field is a must-watch! Chapters: 00:00 - Introducing Chicago’s Wrigley Field 00:49 - How Wrigley Field replaced a religious temple 02:45 - Founding of The Federal League 04:15 - The Architect of Wrigley Field | Zachary Taylor Davis 04:55 - The Grand opening of Wrigley Field 05:37 - The Chicago Cub’s original owner 06:09 - Expanding Wrigley Field 07:02 - Expansion of American baseball 08:20 - How Wrigley Took over the Cubs 09:06 - The Black Sox scandal 10:50 - The Cubs in their Prime 11:36 - Why Wrigley Field has Ivey around the field 12:10 - The history of Wrigley Fields Manually operated scoreboard 12:19 - Wrigley Fields flag tradition 12:34 - Why Wrigley Field has a chain-linked basket 13:09 - The History of Wrigley Fields Iconic Red Marquee sign 13:33 - Wrigley Field night game controversy (Why the stadium didn’t install lights) 15:08 - Homer in the Gloaming - The Cub’s most famous home run 15:53 - When Wrigley Field installed lights for night games 17:53 - Modern renovations to Wrigley Field 20:10 - Why Wrigley Field didn’t sell its naming rights 21:18 - The Chalk wall at the Park at Wrigley Chapters: IT’S HISTORY - Weekly Tales of American Urban Decay as presented by your host Ryan Socash. » CONTACT For brands, agencies, and sponsorships: itshistory@thoughtleaders.io https://www.facebook.com/ITshistoryX https://www.instagram.com/ryansocash/ » CREDIT Scriptwriter - Bex Weinstein Editor - Oliwia Tracz, Host - Ryan Socash » NOTICE Some images may be used for illustrative purposes only - always reflecting the accurate time frame and content. Events of factual error / mispronounced word/spelling mistakes - retractions will be published in this section.
