when did wrigley field open?
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Wrigley Field is a sports stadium in Chicago, Illinois which was built in 1914 for the Chicago Federal League baseball team, the Chicago Whales, and which became the home of the Chicago Cubs in 1916. It was also the home of the Chicago Bears of the National Football League from 1921-1970.\n\nThe ballpark was originally named Weeghman Park for the Whales' club owner, Charles Weeghman, who obtained a 99-year lease on the property from the city. The field became the home of the Cubs following the 1915 season when the Federal League was disbanded. Weeghman had gained part ownership of the Cubs, and moved the club to his new north side facility, abandoning legendary (and wooden) West Side Park.\n\nChewing gum magnate William Wrigley, Jr. was part of that group of investors, led by Weeghman, which purchased the team. Wrigley gained full ownership in 1919 after Weeghman suffered financial setbacks and had to sell his shares. The field was then called Cubs Park from 1920 to 1925 before it was expanded and named after Wrigley in 1926; "Cubs Park" is still sometimes used as an alternate name. It is one of two parks that was named for William Wrigley; there was a Wrigley Field in Los Angeles that was home to the Los Angeles Angels, a Pacific Coast League team which Wrigley also owned.\n\nLocated in the residential neighborhood of Lakeview, Wrigley Field sits on an asymmetric block bounded by Clark and Addison Streets and Waveland and Sheffield Avenues. The area of close proximity to the ballpark containing bars, restaurants and other establishments is typically referred to as Wrigleyville. And, as every fan of the movie The Blues Brothers knows, the ballpark's mailing address is 1060 W. Addison Street. During Cubs games, Cub fans will stand on Waveland Avenue, waiting for home runs literally hit out of the park. (However, as a tradition, Cub fans -- whether inside or outside the park -- will promptly return any home run ball hit by an opposing player by throwing it back onto the field of play, a ritual depicted in the 1993 film Rookie of the Year.)\n\nWrigley Field is nicknamed The Friendly Confines, a phrase popularized by "Mr. Cub", Hall of Famer Ernie Banks. In 2006, its capacity will be 41,118 making Wrigley Field the fourth-smallest ballpark being used in 2006. It is the second oldest active major league ballpark (behind Fenway Park), and the only remaining Federal League park. Wrigley Field had an original seating capacity of 14,000 and cost $250,000 to build.
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The First game under what would become the standard rules was played in 1849 at Elysian Fields in Brooklyn New York. The first Professional game was played in May 1871 between the Cleveland Forest City's and the Fort Wayne(Indiana) Kekiongas FT.Wayne won 2-0. The National League would be formed in 1876 and the American League in 1901. The First team to play for money was the Cincinnati Red Legs who were formed in 1869.\nAs to who had the first pro hit etc. the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown New York would have those answers.
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all stadiums open 2 and a half hours before the first pitch
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Humbolt Park, on Chicago's westside, has a number of teams. I suggest to you to be a little more specific in order to get a good answer.
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Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati
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http://www.worldbaseballclassic.com/2006/index.jsp
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It had to be the Griffeys, right?\n\nKen, Sr. and Junior played in the same outfield for the Seattle Mariners.
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The only information I could find that might be helpful was this history of the building of a dugout by parents:\nhttp://www.ewsports.com/osborn_dugout_project.htm\n\nHope it helps!
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Wrigley Field 108,000 sq. ft.\nUS cellular field 110,000 sq. ft.
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I did a bit of checking on this, and I don't have a definitive answer. Maybe the info below will get you on the right track, though.  \n\nThe 1938 Cincinnati Reds used the wishbone C on their uniforms, according to Major League Baseball's website (first link).  \n\nThe Minnesota Twins began using the wishbone C (in their TC logo) in 1961 (second link).\n\nThe Chicago Bears started using the wishbone C in 1962 (second link).  Bearshistory.com also mentions that Carroll College (Waukesha, Wisconsin) and the University of Chicago both use the wishbone C on their uniforms and may have been the source of the Bear's logo.  I haven't been able to find a date when Carroll or U. of Chicago started using the wishbone C, though, so I can't tell you if the Cincinnati Reds used it first or not.  \n\nHope that helps.  :)
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The Princeton Tigers and Columbia Lions, on May 17, 1930.  The first major league games were a doubleheader between the Dodgers and the Reds on August 26, 1930.
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Minute Maid Park\n formerly Enron Field and Astros Field\nHouston, Texas\nTenant: Houston Astros (NL)\nOpened: March 30, 2000 (exhibition against the New York Yankees)\nFirst regular season game: April 7, 2000 (against the Philadelphia Phillies)\nFirst regular season indoor game: May 27, 2000 (against the Atlanta Braves)\nConstruction began: November 1, 1997\nStyle: Retractable roof\nCapacity: 42,000 (March 2000); 40,950 (April 2000)\nSurface: Burmuda (2000); Seashore Paspalum (August 2001)\n\nArchitect: HOK Sport (Kansas City)\nConstruction: Brown & Root (Houston), Barton Malow (Southfield, MI) and Empire Construction\nOwner: Harris County-Houston Sports Authority\nCost: $250 million\nPublic financing: $180 million, or 68 percent, from a 2 percent hotel tax and a 5 percent rental-car tax\nPrivate financing: $52 million, or 20 percent, from Astros owners; $33 million, or 12 percent, from no-interest loan\nLease: 30 years (2000-2029); $7.1 million annually ($4.6 million rent; $2.5 million to capital improvements fund)\nhttp://www.ballparks.com/baseball/national/bpkaus.htm
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This site has the info you're looking for.\nhttp://www.ballparkdigest.com/stadiums/past/ebbets_2.htm
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Burn in hell a**hole.!!! The Cubs should never leave Wrigley.\nAnd they never will!!!\n\nGO CUBS!!!
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Jacobs Field, Cleveland rocks!!!
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where was the baseball scene in coyote ugly???
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Here:\nhttp://www.worldbaseballclassic.com/2006/news/index.jsp?sid=wbc