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Regulators close major Chicago -based commercial real estate lender ...

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Why do the Chicago Cubs play most of their games during the daytime at Wrigley Field?
Q. When I watch a Chicago Cubs game at Wrigley Field in Chicago I notice that most of the games are played during the daytime instead of nighttime. Although Wrigley Field was the last stadium to get stadium lights, the Cubs play most of their games during the day. Is there a reason why most of the baseball games at Wrigley Field are played during the day time?
Asked by Mr. Knowledgeable VI - Fri Mar 28 00:00:51 2008 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You know Wrigley didn't play night games until 1988. There was a major hold-out from Wrigley (the gum people), who wanted to maintain the original characteristic of baseball, being played in natural sunlight. "The boys of summer" are best viewed in sunlight...I agree. Also, Wrigley Field is in a residential neighborhood, and they didn't want the night games to disturb the peace there. Once ownership changed, there was a major push to install lights, but the city of Chicago had banned night games. After MLB threatened to take away all post season home games and the owners threatened to move the team, the lights were turned on. The city finally acquiesced to the demand and allowed limited night games. The did finally relent and add lights… [cont.]
Answered by Berg - Fri Mar 28 01:00:27 2008