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Elvis Entertains Cubs Fans During Rain, Tornado, Monsoon Delay
Elvis Entertains Cubs Fans During Rain, Tornado, Monsoon Delay
Luckily I'm in Michigan this week and avoided the monsoon that swept through my neighborhood last night and rendered Wrigley Field the area's largest pool. What I did miss, however, some quality rain delay entertainment. I understand that stadiums can't allow fans to run onto the field during game action. It's clearly a distraction and a danger to the players. But if there's a ...
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