- Wrigley Field was built in 1914.
- Wrigley Field is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors.
- Wrigley Field is originally known as Weeghman Park.
- The park became known as Cubs Park in 1920 after the Wrigley family purchased the team from Weeghman.Tt was named Wrigley Field in 1926 in honor of William Wrigley Jr.,the club's owner.The park became
known as Cubs Park in 1920 after the Wrigley family purchased the team from Weeghman.
It was named Wrigley Field in 1926 in honor of William Wrigley Jr.,the club's owner.
- No batted ball has ever hit the centerfield scoreboard.
- Wrigley Field added lights in 1988.
- The first night game took place August 8 against Philadelphia,
but was rained out after 3 1/2 innings.
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