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Wrigley Field: All-Star Host in 2014?
Wrigley Field: All-Star Host in 2014?
Among the tall list of tasks for the Chicago Cubs’ new owner is a reported interest in bringing the All Star Game to Wrigley Field for the 100th anniversary of Wrigley Field in 2014. The process, which involves a petition to the league, is expected to begin soon. “It would be ...
SPORTS: Lesbian makes history as Cubs owner
windycitymediagroup.com — In a major development, the Chicago Cubs have become the first major-league sports franchise to have an openly gay owner. On Oct. 30, the Ricketts family were announced as the new owners of the Cubs, buying the team, Wrigley Field and a share in ... (more) SPORTS: Lesbian makes history as Cubs owner
Ricketts Family Formally Introduced as New Owners of Chicago Cubs
Ricketts Family Formally Introduced as New Owners of Chicago Cubs
bizofbaseball.com — Tom Ricketts, the new board chairman of the Chicago Cubs. Marking a return to family ownership, the Ricketts family today was formally introduced as the eighth ownership group in the 133-year history of the Chicago Cubs at a morning press conference at Wrigley Field. On ... (more) Ricketts Family Formally Introduced as New Owners of ...
Timeline: Cubs ownership
chicago.cubs.mlb.com — By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com 10/27/09 2:00 PM ET On Tuesday, the Ricketts family took over control of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and a 25 percent share of Comcast SportsNet Chicago for $845 million from the Tribune Co. The sale price tops the ... (more) Timeline: Cubs ownership
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