Wrigley Field: The Centennial
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 193...
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 193...
