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Under which Commissioner of MLB did the Chicago Cubs agree to install lights at Wrigley Field?
Commissioner Bowie Kuhn
Because of the lights issue, Commissioner Bowie Kuhn came up with a compromise: If the Cubs reached the World Series, they could have their home games.
When did Wrigley get electricity?
Fall 1941: The Cubs assembled the steel, cable, reflectors and electrical equipment for the most modern lighting system in baseball and moved it into storage in late November. The lights were not intended for “true” night games.
Who planted the ivy at Wrigley Field?
Bill Veeck Jr.
Wrigley Field canvas print #1: In 1937, 23-year-old Bill Veeck Jr., whose pop was president of the North Siders til he died in 1933, had the famed Bittersweet and Boston ivy planted along Wrigley Field’s outfield wall — an idea he had concocted at age 13!
When was the first game at Wrigley Field?
April 20, 1916
The first National League game at the ballpark was played, April 20, 1916, when the Cubs beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 in 11 innings. A bear cub was in attendance at the game. The ballpark became known as Cubs Park in 1920 after the Wrigley family purchased the team from Weeghman.
How many night games are allowed at Wrigley Field?
The Cubs are currently allowed up to 43 night games annually, but have to get City Council approval for any Friday night games.
Who pitched the first night game at Wrigley Field?
8, 1988, which is the numerically satisfying 8/8/88, the Cubs only played games in the sunlight — that’s 74 years of day games. It was a big day when the lights turned on at Wrigley Field — Bill Murray was there to celebrate the momentous event. That evening, the Cubs were playing against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Who was chosen to turn on the lights at Wrigley Field?
Ninety-one-year-old Cubs fan Harry Grossman was chosen to turn on the lights. After counting to three, he flipped the switch, and announced “Let there be light.” Rick Sutcliffe started the game for the Cubs, and gave up a home run to Phil Bradley of the Phillies on his fourth pitch.
When was the first night game at Wrigley Field?
Lights go on at Wrigley On August 8, 1988, the Chicago Cubs host the first night game in the history of Wrigley Field. The first-ever night game in professional baseball took place nearly 60 years earlier, on May 2, 1930, when a Des Moines, Iowa, team hosted Wichita for a Western League game.
Why are the twilight games at Wrigley Field?
The twilight games would allow patrons to attend a game after work while ensuring that the neighborhood settled down so that residents could enjoy a restful evening. As such, the Cubs and City Council agreed on an ordinance that prohibited an inning starting after 8:00 p.m.
Where are the lights at Wrigley Field stored?
The material for the lights was stored underneath the bleachers at Wrigley. The Cubs assembled the steel, cable, reflectors and electrical equipment for the most modern lighting system in baseball and moved it into storage in late November. The lights were not intended for “true” night games.
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