For those that love the game of baseball, one of the most fun and exciting things to do is visit the great ballparks where the game is played. There are dozens of great ballparks in America, however only a very select few have rich histories that make them wonderful landmarks for fans of all teams to visit- Wrigley Field in Chicago is one such ballpark.
Wrigley Field, the second oldest ballpark in America (Fenway in Boston is the oldest ballpark). Wrigley Field was built in 1914 and then sold to William Wrigley of the Wrigley chewing gum fame which went on to make this ballpark into a first rate landmark. Among other things, Wrigley Field was the first with a permanent food concession stand (think of a ballgame without a hotdog) and the first to allow the fans to keep foul balls.
Wrigley Field Requires a Restoration
Throughout the years, this great ballpark has seen hundreds of ballgames played here, concerts and other events that have impacted the field negatively. As the field deteriorated to the point of disrepair, it was evident that a major restoration was needed and who better to handle the job than Roger Bossard- the Sodfather.
Read More About the Restoration of Wrigley Field
For those curious about this great ballpark and its restoration, the Smithsonian Magazine offers an interesting article on the subject. To read it, please visit our main website at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/
