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Wrigley Field: The Centennial

100 Years at the Friendly Confines

Les Krantz
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Pages
192
Year
2013
Language
English

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Originally called Weeghman Park, Wrigley Field hosted its first game in 1914, and the 2014 season marks the 100th anniversary of baseballs second oldest ballpark. In Wrigley Field, The Centennial, Les Krantz tells the story of Wrigleys first 100 yearsfrom the origins of the ivy on the outfield walls and ballpark traditions such as throwing back home run balls to Ruths called shot in the 1933 World Series and unforgettable moments featuring stars Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Ryne Sandberg, Greg Maddux, and more. Featuring numerous photographs, Wrigleys first century is beautifully documented and an originally produced DVD narrated by Lou Boudreau Jr. and Ron Santo Jr. features footage from throughout the stadiums history and interviews with Jack Brickhouse, Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, and others.

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