Cubs Explained Presented by @eero Episode 1: The Wrigley Field Marquee

Cubs Explained Presented by @eero Episode 1: The Wrigley Field Marquee

What makes Wrigleyfield’s Marquee one of the most iconic spots in sports? It’s the same sign your grandfather stood beneath, and your kids will, too. When it was installed in 1934, the Malard green and yellow trim sign looked more like a grand theater entrance than a ballpark. It welcomed fans to the home of the Cubs. Three years later, Chicago was added, and when the Bears played here through the 1970s, it swapped in home of the Chicago Bears. By the mid 1960s, it was painted red. Although for special occasions, it still changes color. And in the ballpark behind home plate, the original green and yellow backside is visible. From the beginning, it’s been a billboard hanging letters used to announce the day’s matchup. Today, Wrigleyfield has a video board, but the Cubs have chosen to keep the iconic marquee classic. The only color displayed is a soft yellow, matching the look of the original marquee display. No animated videos, no flashy fonts. The marquee is the first thing many Cubs fans see when they arrive and the last thing when they leave. Ideally flashing Cubs win. [Music]