Wrigley Field Makes History And It Has Nothing To Do With Baseball

Wrigley Field Sets Attendance Record

Wrigley Field has been the home of the Chicago Cubs since 1916, but what most people do not know is that the Cubs were not the first team to play there. The field was originally known as Weeghman Park and was home to the Federal League team, the Chicago Whales. Whales in Chicago...sure.After the Federal League folded, owner Charles Weeghman purchased a stake in the Cubs, and they played their first National League game in 1916. As a St. Louis Cardinals fan, through and through, I absolutely despise the Cubs. However, Wrigley Field is at the top of my must-see ballpark list. Not only is the ballpark the second-oldest in Major League Baseball history, but the aura and history surrounding it are why the park is on so many bucket lists. In fact, some of that history was recently broken, and it has nothing to do with baseball.

Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Game Breaks Attendance Record

A first-ever double-header volleyball match was held in the outfield of Wrigley Field. Dubbed the SEC-Big Ten Challenge, the day started with Kentucky versus Penn State. The second match saw something volleyball never sees: a rain delay and eventual cancellation due to weather, which sent Nebraska and Missouri home early without finishing the match. However, the weather didn't stop volleyball fans from showing up and showing out. The total attendance for the day was a whopping 43,067, making it the second-largest attendance record at Wrigley Field. This is nothing new for Nebraska fans, as they set a world record in 2023 for the highest attendance at a women's sporting event. 92,003 Cornhusker fans filled Memorial Stadium, which created the idea for these outdoor exhibitions. The new attendance record is second only to the record set in 1947 when 46,572 fans filled Wrigley to see Jackie Robinson play.

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