When Was Wrigley Field Built?

Wrigley Field is a baseball park located on the North Side of Chicago, Illinois. It is the home of the Chicago Cubs, one of the city's two Major League Baseball franchises. It first opened in 1914 as Weeghman Park for Charles Weeghman's Chicago Whales of the Federal League, which folded after the 1915 baseball season.

When was Wrigley Field torn down?

On April 27, 1961 the Los Angeles Angels played their first game at Wrigley Field. They played one season here before moving to Dodger Stadium while their own new stadium, Anaheim Stadium, was constructed. Wrigley Field was used for a variety of events before being demolished in 1969.

What was Wrigley Field called before?

Originally known as Weeghman Park; named Wrigley Field in 1926. Originally known as Weeghman Park, Wrigley Field was built on the grounds once occupied by a seminary. Weeghman Park was the home of Chicago's entry in the Federal League and was the property of Charles H. Weeghman.