Questions for Cubs fans about Wrigley Field

[melvo21]

Really random question....I was playing a franchise game vs the Cubs in the Chi-town and i noticed every once and a while a noise that sounded like a train? Is that what that is? Also i noticed in past the outfield, a building with a painting that looks like the pringles chips dude. Any idea where that painting orginated? Sorry i dont have a pic of it.

[LaserRocketArm31]

The train sound is the "EL train" that runs about half a block from the stadium. The Pringles looking dude is actually Harry Carrey.


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[Curahee]

Re: Questions for Cubs fans about Wrigley Field

The train sound is the "EL train" that runs about half a block from the stadium. The Pringles looking dude is actually Harry Carrey.


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Not to be TOO critical, but its the L train. Not the "EL" train. Its Chicago, not Spanish Harlem.

And its Harry CARAY and in real life, that caricature of him, lights up at night.

[melvo21]

Re: Questions for Cubs fans about Wrigley Field

Thanks guys. It was driving me crazy that i didnt know what that stuff was. Your responses are much appreciated!!!

[Timmer015]

Re: Questions for Cubs fans about Wrigley Field

My question is about the Cubs "C" logo that they have placed in Left field... as far as I can tell that doesn't exist in real life. Also I'm wondering why the blue circle has a break in it on the left side. Anyone have any answer as to why this is there and what it could be?

[Curahee]

Re: Questions for Cubs fans about Wrigley Field

My question is about the Cubs "C" logo that they have placed in Left field... as far as I can tell that doesn't exist in real life. Also I'm wondering why the blue circle has a break in it on the left side. Anyone have any answer as to why this is there and what it could be?

In real life it's a Toyota sign.

[ChiCubs]

Re: Questions for Cubs fans about Wrigley Field

Not to be TOO critical, but its the L train. Not the "EL" train. Its Chicago, not Spanish Harlem.


And its Harry CARAY and in real life, that caricature of him, lights up at night.

actually, it is El....but L can be used. "El" is short for "elevated train" when first started running in Chicago.

[Curahee]

Re: Questions for Cubs fans about Wrigley Field

actually, it is El....but L can be used. "El" is short for "elevated train" when first started running in Chicago.

El is the abbreviation for Elevated, but L train is the name of the entire train system in Chgo.
Like NY is the Subway, Chgo is the L.

"L" is correct use. It dates back more than 120 yrs in Chgo.
"el" is generic abbreviation for the word 'elevated. But 'L' applies to whole system. #settled

[CubFan23]

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Another thing thats cool is if you listen after a game, while your looking at the box score you'll hear the announcer go through the runs, hits, wp etc... if you let him ramble for a bit he starts talking about the public transportation around wrigley with specific routes. Nice touch SCEA

[G3no_11]

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I noticed the same thing at Coors Field. The announcer also lists off transportation options you can take in Denver. It's pretty cool that they are real options that exist in Denver and not just made up.