
Created in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, a unique tribute to baseball's most beloved landmarkWrigley Field brings to life and pays tribute to one of baseball's greatest ballparks. The story of this revered park, from its opening in 1914 through today, this revered park's story is gloriously depicted in picture and in word. This up-close-and personal record, proves why Wrigley is sacred ground...
Hardcover: 256 pages
Publisher: McGraw-Hill; 1 edition (October 15, 2002)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0071385630
ISBN-13: 978-0071385633
Product Dimensions: 8.6 x 1 x 10.9 inches
Amazon Rank: 649529
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If you've ever been to Wrigley, few words can describe the feeling you get as a baseball fan. This book manages to capture a lot of those images and feelings, tracing the history of Wrigley Field and getting lots of insight from fans, players, coach...
s, from its manually operated scoreboard and the climbing green ivy of its outfield walls, to the raucous bleacher bums and bright days bathed in sunlight, massaged by Lake Michigan's soothing breezes. It is a refuge, it is a haven, it is an escapefrom the workweek or from homework. Produced with the full cooperation of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field pays fitting tribute to the ballpark's extraordinary nine decadesits history and unique features, its vitality, its people, and its greatest momentsthrough intimate, enthralling perspectives from the team's official photographer, Stephen Green, as well asteam and private archives. Wrigley Field is the most stunningly visual and complete book ever on this beloved park that is like no other.