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The Long Life & Contentious Times of the Friendly Confines

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An edition of Wrigley Field (2004)

Wrigley Field

The Long Life & Contentious Times of the Friendly Confines

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A chronicle of Wrigley Field, the Chicago Cubs baseball stadium. How the stadium evolved to meet the shifting priorities of owners and changing demands of fans. The debates over its future, its design, and place in the neighborhood. An examination of a hallowed piece of baseball history as well as mismanagement and ineptitude. Navigates the historical highs and lows, and deals with the myths and rumors. With another transformation imminent, brings readers up to date on negotiations, giving historical context to the maneuvering.

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Wrigley Field: The Unauthorized Biography
March 15, 2006, Potomac Books Inc.
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Wrigley Field: The Unauthorized Biography
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Table of Contents

Preface Page ix
Introduction: Myths in Concrete Page xiii
1. A New Place, a New Park Page 1
2. Opening Day at Weeghman Park: April 23, 1914 Page 52
3. Heady Days: Weeghman Park, 1941-1917 Page 61
4. 1918: Weeghman and the War Page 96
5. No Depression: Cubs Park/Wrigley Field, 1919-1932 Page 112
6. Last Hurrahs: Wrigley Field, 1932-1945 Page 159
7. Postwar Blues: Wrigley Field, 1946-1965 Page 240
8. New Wine in Old Bottles: Wrigley Field, 1966-1981 Page 286
9. The Empire of the Tribune: Wrigley Field, 1982-2009 Page 328
10. The Cubs Way, 2009 and Beyond Page 386
Acknowledgments Page 411
Bibliography Page 415
Index Page 417

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Chicago, USA
Copyright Date
2014

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Library of Congress
GV417.W75S54 2014

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paperback
Pagination
xv, 444p
Number of pages
444
Weight
566 grams

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OL25441805M
ISBN 13
9780226134277

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