The first night game at Wrigley Field was played August 8, 1988 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cubs starter was Rick Sutcliffe. The game was rained out after three and a half innings.
1988. That's why we had a celebration on the first night game's 20 annerversery.
Brandon Kintzler debuted on September 10, 2010, playing for the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park; he played his final game on September 29, 2013, playing for the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
Dick Ellsworth debuted on June 22, 1958, playing for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field; he played his final game on June 23, 1971, playing for the Milwaukee Brewers at County Stadium.
Geremi Gonzalez debuted on May 27, 1997, playing for the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field; he played his final game on September 26, 2006, playing for the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park.
Brewers lost 3-1 vs. eventual World Series Champions Phillies
The value of a 1988 Chicago Cubs program from their fist night is an estimated $15.00.
A marquee game, at least for the Milwaukee Brewers, is when they play the Cubs or Whitesox and the tickets are more because the other teams fans are close and will come to that game
The first night game at Wrigley Field was played August 8, 1988 against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Cubs starter was Rick Sutcliffe. The game was rained out after three and a half innings.
Last night, Dodgers vs. Brewers - 24 hits
Aramis Ramirez has: Played Himself - Chicago Cubs Third Baseman in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - Pittsburgh Pirates Third Baseman in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - Milwaukee Brewers Third Baseman in "Sunday Night Baseball" in 1990. Played Himself - Chicago Cubs Third Baseman in "2003 National League Championship Series" in 2003. Played Himself - NL Starting Third Baseman: Chicago Cubs in "2005 MLB All-Star Game" in 2005. Played Himself - NL Third Baseman, Chicago Cubs in "2008 MLB All-Star Game" in 2008.
None, the Chicago Cubs were the last to play a home game at night in 1988
Here are some opinions from our contributors:That was the Chicago White Sox on June 16, 1997 at U.S. Cellular Field. The Cubs won 8-3.Milwaukee vs Chicago cubs 6/13/97. The Brewers were an American League team at the time.
The Cubs played their first night game at home in Wrigley Filed
1988. That's why we had a celebration on the first night game's 20 annerversery.
August 8, 1988: 91 year-old Chicago Cubs fan Harry Grossman throws a switch lighting Wrigley Field for its first ever night game. Heavy thuderstorms wipe out the Cubs-Phillies game after three innings. The first official night game would be recorded the next night.
The shirt probably won't be worth much since the very first night game was 8/8/88.