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Wrigley Field is the Chicago Cubs' ballpark, opened in 1914 and notable for its ivy-covered brick outfield walls and hand-operated scoreboard.
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Why is Wrigley Field famous for its brick walls?
The brick walls of the outfield are covered in Boston ivy, which was planted by club owner Bill Veeck in 1937. If a baseball gets lost in the thick ivy, the outfielder must raise their hand to signal the umpire for a ground-rule double.
Is the scoreboard at Wrigley Field digital?
No, Wrigley Field features a hand-operated scoreboard that was also installed in 1937. The scores are updated manually by operators situated inside the massive scoreboard structure during the entire game.
What MLB team plays at Wrigley Field?
The stadium has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916. It originally opened in 1914 under the name Weeghman Park before being renamed after chewing gum magnate William Wrigley Jr.
When were lights added for night games at Wrigley Field?
Despite opening in 1914, Wrigley Field did not host a regular-season night game until 1988. The Cubs were the last team in Major League Baseball to play only day games at their home park.
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