The sun is shining on Wrigley Field's 100th birthday. Which is, of course, as it should.
I have many, MANY wonderful memories revolving around The Friendly Confines. In 2005, I sat with my best friend and saw my beloved Greg Maddux make his 3000th strike out. In 2007 I became the only member of loyal Cub fan family to see a playoff game here. During the early-mid 1970s, I spent so many exciting afternoons -- sometimes with my girlfriends, sometimes with my Cousin Rose -- enjoying the independence of going from burbs to the Big City for a day. And I had the honor of seeing that most iconic Cub team (Jenkins, Santo, Banks, Hundley, Kessinger, Beckert) live and in person.
My most amazing memories, though, were of seeing Sir Paul here in 2011. The only thing that has dependably brought me as much joy as the Cubs and that is, of course, The Beatles. I was thrilled when I got seats close to the stage because it meant close to Paul. I was unprepared for how thrilling it would be to walk onto Wrigley Field, to step foot on the infield where my heroes in pinstripes played.
So it's only fitting that this morning, on Wrigley's 100th birthday, that Sir Paul would add Chicago to his summer 2014 tour. No, it's not here at Wrigley, it's at the United Center. But that's OK. Summer is coming to Chicago and I have the Cubs and Sir Paul!
Will you see Sir Paul in person??
ReplyDeleteYou are kind of like my dad... except his two delights in life are the Beatles and the WHITE SOX!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI'll climb down off my Yankees high horse to wish the Cubs a happy 100th. :) That's a lot of joy for one day. Enjoy your boys' anniversary and your time with Sir Paul this summer.
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