Why Did They Call This Place? "The Friendly Confines"

In 1914 Weeghman Park was built for the Chicago Wales of the Federal League. When that baseball league folded after the 1915 season. The Chicago Cubs of the National League called Weeghman Park there home during the 1916 season. The name of this classic baseball venue was changed to "Cubs Park" from 1920 until 1926. By this time William Wrigley Jr. had gained full control of the Cubs, and renamed the stadium Wrigley Field for the 1927 baseball season.

We are now in the year 2015 getting ready for another major league baseball campaign. This has brought about my fond memories. During my visit to Wrigley Field in May of 2001. In the 1980's I enjoyed very much being a devout Cubs fan! I finally completed my pilgrimage to visit  "Wrigley Field" during May of 2001. I just loved being in Chicago and I enjoyed very much being within "The Friendly Confines" of Wrigley Field! Getting the chance to enjoy the game of baseball in this wonderful place. Gives the spectators the chance to relive the experience of viewing the game of Baseball from a forgotten time. The intimacy for the fans to enjoy the action of the game. In a place that is; comfortable, very simple, defiantly green and very friendly.  The rest of the real world of today is totally forgotten about when you are safe within  "The Friendly Confines".

 The real world of today that demands; luxury, decadence, convenience, and arrogance. Yes the late great Cubs player Ernie Banks loved calling Wrigley Field "The Friendly Confines". Visit there and you will quickly appreciate why! Will the Cubs finally achieve winning a world championship for Wrigley Field and Cubs fans everywhere? Hope Springs Eternal!!!

I have included a pictorial of my visits to the "Friendly Confines of Wrigley Field" May 5 & 6,  2001. The Cubs beat the L.A. Dodgers 20 to 1 in the first game, and 3 to 2 in the Sunday game. Enjoy!

>box score for the game May 5 2001
 http://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-scores/boxscore.php?boxid=200105050CHN

box score for the Sunday game May 6, 2001
http://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-scores/boxscore.php?boxid=200105060CHN

I have to give my opinion. On the current alterations of "Wrigley Field". That I am opposed and appalled by them. Defacing a cherished antiquity as "Wrigley Field" is. Will never be accepted by the Travel Wolfe. The constant over commercialization and greed of baseball and other pro sports. Will just make it even more expensive for hard working fans  to afford to attend the games. Which may come back to haunt the management of the Cubs and Wrigley Field, and also our society as a whole!

The Chicago Cubs last won the World Series in 1908!