It didn't start out that way. The Wrigley family that owned the team also owned the Wilmington Transportation Co. Its logo was a blue flag with a white W. The tradition of flying a W flag for a win from the scoreboard pole started with that color combo. The flag would signal passengers on nearby elevated trains how the Cubs had done that day. The current blue W on a white background began in the s. Today, there's also a hashtag - hash FlyTheW.
Skip to content. NFL Football. NBA Basketball. NHL Hockey. MLB Baseball. EPL Soccer. NCAA Football. NCAA Basketball. PGA Tour. LPGA Tour. ATP Men's Tennis. WTA Women's Tennis. Mixed Martial Arts. CFL Football. MLS Soccer. WNBA Basketball. Formula 1 Racing. Champions League. The visitors' clubhouse was renovated in In , private boxes were constructed on the mezzanine level, formerly occupied by the press box and broadcasting booths.
A press box and broadcasting booths were constructed in the upper deck directly behind home plate. Other improvements included a food court in the upper deck. Following the season, the Cubs expanded the bleachers, adding a restaurant in the batter's eye and a window to Sheffield Avenue in right field. In the winter of , Wrigley Field underwent a major field renovation project to remove the field's crown, install an intricate drainage system and create a new playing surface.
Prior to the season, the back of the centerfield scoreboard was fully renovated for the first time since it was installed in Restrooms were remodeled and fitted with new fixtures, a new viewing. Prior to the campaign, the right-field Budweiser bleachers were transformed to include the Budweiser Patio. The area provided fans with a rooftop experience inside the ballpark, and added a foot LED board just above the right field fence. The restoration and expansion of Wrigley Field, known as The Project, is complete.
This multi-year upgrade ensured the viability of the ballpark for future generations of Cubs fans, while preserving the beauty, charm and historic features fans have come to know and love. The Project, which started at the conclusion of the baseball season, included structural upgrades, improved player facilities, fan amenities, outfield signage, two outfield video boards, premier clubs, upper-level outdoor concourse, expanded concessions, improved restroom facilities, enhanced connectivity and Wi-Fi and more.
Wrigley Field History. Wrigley Field, which was built in , is the second-oldest ballpark in the majors behind Boston's Fenway Park Wrigley Field Basics. Height of wall:. Distances from plate:. Left field - feet Left-center - feet Center field - feet. Right-center - feet Right field - feet. The Friendly Confines has been the site of such historic moments as:.
Babe Ruth's "called shot," when Ruth allegedly pointed to a bleacher location during Game 3 of the World Series.
Ruth then hit Charlie Root's next pitch for a homer. Gabby Hartnett's famous "Homer in the Gloamin' " September 28, , vs. This dates back to a ritual of raising flags after a game. The Cubs have not won the World Series in year. Join thousands of companies who have booked online events with Kapow. Find Your Event. Share this post. Like this post? Sign up for insider tips, exclusive content and event suggestions in your city.
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