Chicago Cubs
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Famous for its swirling lake winds, which can swing the ball 50+ feet on any given day.
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Built for the Federal League Chicago Whales. The Cubs took it over in 1916 and renamed it Cubs Park, then Wrigley Field in 1927 after chewing-gum mogul William Wrigley Jr.
Bill Veeck planted bittersweet and Boston ivy on the outfield walls. The hand-operated center field scoreboard went up the same year — both still in use.
After being asked to leave Game 4 of the World Series with his pet goat, tavern owner Billy Sianis allegedly cursed the Cubs. They lost the Series and didn't return for 71 years.
Wrigley became the last MLB park to install lights, ending a 74-year run of day baseball only. The first night game on August 8 was rained out in the fourth inning.
Game 6 of the NLCS. Five outs from the World Series, fan Steve Bartman deflected a foul ball, the Cubs collapsed, and Florida won. The Cubs lost Game 7 the next night.
The Cubs won their first World Series since 1908, beating Cleveland in seven games. Wrigley hosted Games 3, 4, and 5 — including the first home World Series game since 1945.