Baseball, our national pastime is filled with great legends of the game, a long history of tough teams and the great ballparks that showcased our love of the game. One ballpark that will always be held in high regard is Wrigley Field. The second oldest field, only to Fenway Park in Boston, Wrigley Field has housed the cubs for almost a century. While this field has seen many of the greats play, the field itself was forced to undergo a renovation recently.
After years of playing ball, hosting events and concerts, the field must undergo a comprehensive renovation. So what kind of renovation is required for this world class ballpark. Well, first off, the field itself must be evened out and the crown must be eliminated. The crown, a prevalent feature at Wrigley Field makes it seem as if the players appeared to float a few inches off the ground. Using bulldozers and backhoes, these features were fixed. In order to fix the crown, It entailed removing 9,000 tons of dirt from the field.
Next the turf at Wrigley Field was replaced, however not before a state of the art drainage system was put in place. This included gravel and a well engineered plan of pipes underneath the dirt. To learn more about the fascinating process of renovating Wrigley Field, please visit Smithsonian Magazine today at the following link: http://www.smithsonianmag.com
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