Sunday, April 5, 2009

Sunday Cubs Fact: Have Played in 114 Different Ballparks

If it isn't the major league record, it has to be close. In their 133 year history the Cubs have played regular season games in 114 different ballparks. When they visit Citi Field on September 4, the number goes up by one. (By the way, why don't the Cubs go to New York sooner than the last month of the season?)

Their record in first games at new ballparks is 62-51-1. Last season they added two ballparks to the list, in Tampa and Washington, and they lost both first games. I hope things go better against the Mets.

I dug through all my Topps cards and found the Cubs pictured at several different stadiums:

New York
Polo Grounds - Jim Bolger, 1957



Shea Stadium - Ron Santo 1965



Yankee Stadium - Michael Barrett, 2006



Cincinnati
Riverfront Stadium - Mike Morgan, 1994



Great American Ballpark - Aramis Ramirez, 2008




Philadelphia
Connie Mack Stadium - Walt Moryn, 1957



Veterans Stadium - Tim Stoddard, 1984




San Francisco
Seals Stadium - Sammy Taylor, 1959



Candlestick Stadium - Ken Rudolph, 1974



AT&T Park - Nomar Garciaparra, 2005
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4 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 5, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    Nice research and great stat ! Your ballpark knowledge simply amazes me ! Go Cubs Go !

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  2. capewoodApril 5, 2009 at 3:34 PM

    Interesting post. The Astros open in Chicago tomorrow. I'd say go Cubs but I'm a 'Stros fan.

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  3. Wrigley WaxApril 5, 2009 at 7:31 PM

    Actually, they are opening in Houston, where we know they will play no matter what, because of the roof at Minute Maid. They weather in Chicago is calling for snow, so I'm glad the Cubs are on the road.

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  4. AnonymousApril 7, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    Oh my god, Nomar look out! There's a giant psychotic looking animated car sneaking up behind you! Run awayyyyy!

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