Cool facts about Wrigley Field
Posted on Sep 04, 2025 / Travel
- It opened in 1914, making it the second-oldest MLB stadium still in use.
- The famous ivy on the outfield walls was planted in 1937 and is still there today.
- The hand-operated scoreboard in left field is still in use, one of the last of its kind.
- Wrigley Field is nicknamed “The Friendly Confines,” a phrase popularized by Harry Caray.
- Some rooftop seats on buildings across the street give fans a view of the game from outside the stadium.
- The stadium has appeared in countless movies and TV shows, making it a pop culture icon.
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