1929 Wrigley Field West Addison Street

At the Wrigley Field West Addison Street entrance, a 1929 World Series crowd waits for the game between the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Athletics. At the game, fans toss their “boaters” – inexpensive straw hats – to express displeasure at what they see on the field. Perhaps it’s when the Cubs blow an 8-1 lead? Or maybe it’s because it is still a time of Prohibition. If only there were some alcohol at the park! Then the fans could easily wash away their sorrows. But don’t those flag buntings look marvelous?

Meanwhile, despite having one of the most potent lineups in baseball history (Kiki Cuyler, Rogers Hornsby, Hack Wilson et al), the North Siders lose to the Athletics at Wrigley Field on West Addison Street, four games to one. Learn more about this print in About and Frequently Asked Questions. Or visit the Shop for more ideas.