RedEye does #oldtimeywrigley
RedEye reporter, Mick Swasko, live Tweets the Cubs' home opener 100 years after Wrigley Field opened its doors. There's a twist: Swasko will be Tweeting as if he time traveled from the first opening day to today's.
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Apparently great-grandfather lost eight toes in the Civil War so we could not smoke at a Baseball match. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:26:08 PM -
Apparently there's an entire club dedicated to "Captain Morgan" at this park. Brent's gal is in it. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:27:46 PM
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this. #oldtimeywrigley "@swasko Going to live-tweet the Cubs' home opener, as a dude 100 years ago going to the game today."by kafine via twitter 4/4/2014 6:28:16 PM -
MT @swasko : Live-tweeting Cubs' home opener, as a dude 100 years ago going to the game today. Keep things interesting. #oldtimeywrigleyby redeyechicago via twitter 4/4/2014 6:31:16 PM -
Brent said his lady "Jamie" sometimes serves liquor at the club. #oldtimeywrigley http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZdgS8CIAE6inc.jpg
by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:32:03 PM -
Jamie is very fond of that "Captain Morgan." Brent is raising his voice about purchasing more. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:33:30 PM
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That is the loudest organ I've ever heard. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:35:53 PM
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In 1914, the Cubs' home ballpark had between 14K-16K seats. Box seats: $1 . Grandstand: 75 cents. Bleachers: 50 cents #oldtimeywrigleyby Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 6:37:04 PM -
How do you catch a ball with blue eyeglasses? #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:38:42 PM
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The Wrigley Field scoreboard operator is confused as to who the #Cubs are playing... (They're playing… instagram.com
by Matt Lindner via twitter retweeted by redeyesportschi 4/4/2014 6:40:36 PM -
Hats that protect a batter from a ball. Sallies. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:42:18 PM
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On April 23, 1914, the Chi-Feds downed the Packers 9-1, powered by two home runs from Art Wilson. #oldtimeywrigleyby Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 6:44:20 PM
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We need throw back pricing this year! It's a farm team anyways RT@redeyesportschi 1914 Box $1 Grandstand 75c Bleachers 50c #oldtimeywrigley ”by ant_kneee via twitter 4/4/2014 6:44:41 PM -
This is confusing. He's only pointing it at gals. #oldtimeywrigley http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkZgcO2CcAAx-_j.jpg
by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:44:52 PM -
Charlie Weeghman, the original owner of the ballpark, had a stable under the third-base pavilion for his horse. #oldtimeywrigleyby Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 6:46:59 PM
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Weeghman's horse pulled the lawn mower during the day and got the run of the field at night. #oldtimeywrigleyby Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 6:51:02 PM
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I was in the washroom for that score. This stadium has bathroom I heard about from my great-grandfather. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:53:15 PM
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We picked 16 of Wrigley Field's legendary moments. Now we need you to vote for the best one, bracket style: redeyechicago.com/bracketby Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 6:56:32 PM
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My great-grandfather had Rickets. Took his life. Apparently a gentleman of a similar name owns this club. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:58:11 PM
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That was an out! Figure out a way to look at these plays again! #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:01:14 PM
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In April 1914, the left-field wall went right up to a house on Waveland. They even removed the porch to gain a few inches. #oldtimeywrigleyby Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 7:03:12 PM
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Belonged to my aunt Ruth. MT @redeyesportschi : In April 1914, the left-field wall went right up to a house on Waveland. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:04:16 PM
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Jamie is getting a little out of hand. Brent seems a little steamed. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:05:23 PM
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Grandmother's maiden name was Feldco. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:09:17 PM
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The house was in play all season. One player hit a shot off the roof that came back on the field, settling for a double. #oldtimeywrigleyby Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 7:11:21 PM
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Jamie just vomited on Brent. Sure there's a first time for everything at a ballpark. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:16:06 PM
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This team looks like a winner. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:19:22 PM
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Don't really understand all these folks who worship this bald fellow who guesses the weather. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:22:51 PM
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Interesting. Maybe someday "dropped the ball" will be something people say. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:24:45 PM
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Jamie is very quiet after vomiting. Brent and I shared a nod about how ladies just shouldn't be allowed the drink. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:28:39 PM
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In 1914, the Cubs played at the West Side Grounds. They went 78-76 that year and finished fourth in the National League. #oldtimeywrigleyby Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 7:34:37 PM
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Bully. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:45:50 PM
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Between Jamie's vomiting and the terrible thing's I've seen all around, I'll wait 100 years before this happens again. #oldtimeywrigleyby Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 9:49:12 PM
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Oh my gosh, I'm back again. Sorry about the apostrophe fail in the last tweet. Thanks to everyone for pointing that out.by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 9:52:44 PM
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Today, basically. http://pbs.twimg.com/media/BkaL3_zCAAAeMGL.jpg
by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 9:54:39 PM -
Triple-exposure shots from the #Cubs and #WhiteSox openers this week from @briancassella : tmblr.co/ZBgQCy1C6bUBo