Wrigley Field is one of the best known and most beloved ballpark in America. American’s love affair with the game of baseball seems as strong as ever and baseball parks have become tourist destinations and landmarks in many cities. One of the ballparks that have an incredible legacy is Wrigley Field in Chicago. Wrigley Field is one of the oldest (second only to Fenway Park in Boston) and while it has earned many accolades, it was almost in disrepair and beyond renovation. However, with the help of Roger Bossard (A.K.A. The Sodfather), Wrigley Field now offers one of the best fields around.
Wrigley Field, built in 1914 for about 250K in today’s dollars continues to be one of the premier parks to watch a game at. This field has a tremendous amount of history. A few facts about this park are that it was the first to offer a permanent refreshment stand and it was the first park to allow the fans to keep foul balls- two things that still make going to the park to watch a game well worth the experience.
Unfortunately, the field was severely damaged after hundreds of games, concerts and other events and almost at the point of complete disrepair it was given an extension for the many years to come with a complete restoration. With the help of Roger Bossard- the Sodfather, this park is once again a shining achievement. To read more about Wrigley Field and the remarkable renovation, pleas visit Smithsonian Magazine at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
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