Wrigley Field : the centennial : 100 years at the friendly confines / Les Krantz.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Krantz, Les.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Wrigley Field (Chicago, Ill.)--History.

Wrigley Field (Chicago, Ill.).

Chicago Cubs (Baseball team)--History.

Chicago Cubs (Baseball team).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (193 p.)

Place of Publication:

2013.

Chicago, Illinois : Triumph Books, [2013]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"Originally called Weeghman Park, Wrigley Field hosted its first game in 1914, and the 2014 season marks the 100th anniversary of baseball's second oldest ballpark. In Wrigley Field: The Centennial, Les Krantz tells the story of Wrigley's first 100 years--from the origins of the ivy on the outfield walls and ballpark traditions such as throwing back home run balls to Ruth's 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, Wrigley's first century is beautifully documented and an originally produced DVD narrated by Lou Boudreau Jr. and Ron Santo Jr. features footage from throughout the stadium's history and interviews with Jack Brickhouse, Ron Santo, Ernie Banks, and others"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

part I. Building a ballpark : the history of Wrigley Field

part II. The early years (1918-1929)

part III. The Great Depression and World War II (1930-1945)

part IV. The postwar years through the 1970s

part V. 1980s and 1990s

part VI. Modern times (2000-2013).

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

9781623683795

1623683793