When did Cubs install lights?

When did Cubs install lights?

1988
The Cubs were the last major league baseball team to install lights when they did so in 1988.

When did Cubs start night games?

Aug. 9, 1988
According to the MLB, Wrigley Field’s first official night game occurred the next day, on Aug. 9, 1988. The Cubs were victorious in a 6-4 win over the New York Mets. To learn more about the night the lights went on at Wrigley Field, listen to today’s episode of “This Day In Weather History.”

Did Wrigley Field get lights?

After 5,687 consecutive day games played by the Cubs at Wrigley, the lights were finally lit on August 8, 1988, for a game with the Philadelphia Phillies.

What was the last major league ballpark to install lights?

If the illumination did not enlighten the team owners, the increase in gate receipts did. The Reds in 1935 averaged 4,600 fans per day game, but 18,000 fans at night. By 1940, eight of the 16 major league teams had lights. The Chicago Cubs were the last holdout, finally installing lights at Wrigley Field in 1988.

Who turned on the lights at Wrigley Field?

Bill Murray
Until Aug. 8, 1988, which is the numerically satisfying 8/8/88, the Cubs only played games in the sunlight — that’s 74 years of day games. It was a big day when the lights turned on at Wrigley Field — Bill Murray was there to celebrate the momentous event.

Why did Wrigley Field not have lights?

October 12, 1960: The Cubs announced that Wrigley Field would eventually have lights—not to play night games, but rather to assure that day games could be completed. The lights, however, would not be purchased until the Cubs became contenders.

How many night games are allowed at Wrigley Field?

The Cubs are currently allowed up to 43 night games annually, but have to get City Council approval for any Friday night games.

What is the oldest baseball stadium?

Fenway Park
That’s the nickname for the nearly 40-foot-high left-field wall in Fenway Park, the oldest major league ballpark still in use by a professional team. The Boston Red Sox have called Fenway home since it opened in 1912. The Green Monster serves to separate the ballpark from the street directly behind it.

What is the oldest stadium in Major League Baseball?

Fenway Park Boston’s professional baseball stadium is home to the infamous Green Monster. That’s the nickname for the nearly 40-foot-high left-field wall in Fenway Park, the oldest major league ballpark still in use by a professional team. The Boston Red Sox have called Fenway home since it opened in 1912.

What time do the Cubs play and what channel?

The Chicago Cubs will be back at Wrigley Field Thursday afternoon to take on the Pittsburgh Pirates for Opening Day. The game is set to take place at 1:20 p.m. CST and will be televised on Marquee Sports Network, with coverage beginning at 11 a.m. For a list of channels, click here.

What is the third oldest baseball stadium?

Dodger Stadium
Dodger Stadium (home of the Los Angeles Dodgers) is the third oldest baseball stadium in the game.