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Did Mickey Mantle ever play at Wrigley Field?
In the 8th inning of Ken Burn's "Baseball" the film sequence implies Mantle hit a home run at Wrigley! I suspect he never played an official game at Wrigley Field!!
What was the longest opening day game in major league baseball history?
The longest Opening Day game in major league history was a 15-inning affair played at Cleveland Stadium on April 19, 1960. The Detroit Tigers defeated the Cleveland Indians 4-2.
Who played the longest guitar solo in Japanese rock history?
zakk wiled
What team was in the three longest baseball games?
there was a 25 inning game in 84 that the white sox won. there was a 23 inning that was part of a double header i believe kansas city won that one. The Brooklyn Dodgers and the Boston Braves played the longest game in MLB history in 1920. It went 26 innings and wound up in a 1-1 tie.
What athlete has had the longest sports career in history?
The athlete with the longest sports career in history is Gordie Howe, a professional ice hockey player who played for 32 seasons in the NHL and WHA.
When was the longest inning in Major League Baseball?
The longest inning in Major League Baseball was the 10th inning that was played on May 8, 2004 between the Texas Rangers and the Detroit Tigers with the game being played in Arlington, Texas. The inning lasted one hour and 8 innings and included a total of 110 pitches thrown and 18 runs.
Who has played second base the longest in Phillies history?
Tony Taylor played the most games at 2nd base, with 1003.
What was the longest game in cincinnai reds history?
September 1, 1967 the Cincinnati Reds played the longest game in club history, losing to the San Francisco Giants 1-0 in 21 innings.
Longest baseball game in hours played?
The longest recorded baseball game based on hours played was a 25-inning game between the Chicago White Sox and the Milwaukee Brewers on May 8-9, 1984. The game lasted for a total of 8 hours and 6 minutes before it was called off due to the league's curfew rule.
Was Wrigley's wife blind?
Yes, Wrigley's wife, Ada Wrigley, was blind. She lost her sight due to an illness when she was young. Despite her blindness, she played a significant role in the Wrigley Company and was a strong supporter of her husband's business endeavors.
When were lights installed at Wrigley Field?
The first game under the lights at Wrigley field was played August 8, 1988 between the Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies. Ironically, the rains came and the game was called in the 4th inning. The first complete night game was played the next night against the New York Mets. The Cubs won 6-4. I have what appears to be a photograph that was published in either a magazine or newspaper showing Wrigley Field with full stadium lighting and with a caption below that says, "Photograph of opening night game at Wrigley Field-July 22, 1930".
What animal attended the first game ever played at Wrigley Field?
The first night game in Wrigley Field history was played August 8, 1988 between the Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. The Cubs' starter was Rick Sutcliffe and the Phillies' starter was Kevin Gross. The game was rained out after three innings with the Cubs ahead, 3-1.
