Wrigley Field, Baseball stadium in Los Angeles, US
Description
Wrigley Field was a baseball stadium in Los Angeles and featured a Spanish architectural design with a twelve-story office tower and a clock visible from the playing field. The venue offered seating for 22,000 spectators, arranged across two decks extending from home plate to the foul poles and bleachers in right field.
History
William Wrigley Jr. built the stadium in 1925, before the Chicago Cubs venue received the same name. It was the first sports facility to bear this name and remained a key venue in Southern California through the mid-20th century.
Culture
Between 1945 and 1956, the Cavalcade of Jazz concerts brought performers including Dinah Washington and Count Basie to the venue. These events drew audiences from across the region and made the stadium a central spot for live music in the city.
Practical
The venue had two decks extending from home plate to the foul poles and additional bleachers in right field. The layout allowed good views from the tower and from most seats onto the playing field.
Did you know?
The facility hosted the television series Home Run Derby and held the record for most home runs in a single season for 35 years. This mark made the stadium a preferred venue for games with many long hits.
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