Twenty five years ago today (August 8) the first night game was held at Wrigley Field in Chicago. In celebration of the landmark event, MLB.com released pre-game footage of Hall-of-Fame broadcaster Harry Caray interviewing Cubs fan favorite Bill Murray. Hilarity and nostalgia both ensue.
Ahhh, the good ol’ days when you can drink a cold beer right on the air before you’re asked about your mother. Amazing.
I knew there had to be a reason I dreamed of shopping for a retro Cubs jersey this afternoon during my nap. True story — and I’m a White Sox fan!
That first night game against the Phillies was called in the fourth inning due to rain — further proving to some unhappy fans that not only the Cubs were cursed but that it was a sign from God that there should in fact only be day games at the historical ballpark. The Cubs beat the Mets the following night to ensure a victory for the north side’s first full length — and official — night game.
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