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.

3rd & 7 37yd

Apparently great-grandfather lost eight toes in the Civil War so we could not smoke at a Baseball match. #oldtimeywrigley

by 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. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:27:46 PM
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. #oldtimeywrigley

by 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. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:33:30 PM
That is the loudest organ I've ever heard. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:35:53 PM
In 1914, the Cubs' home ballpark had between 14K-16K seats. Box seats: $1 . Grandstand: 75 cents. Bleachers: 50 cents #oldtimeywrigley

by Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 6:37:04 PM
How do you catch a ball with blue eyeglasses? #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:38:42 PM
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. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:42:18 PM
On April 23, 1914, the Chi-Feds downed the Packers 9-1, powered by two home runs from Art Wilson. #oldtimeywrigley

by Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 6:44:20 PM
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. #oldtimeywrigley

by Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 6:46:59 PM
Weeghman's horse pulled the lawn mower during the day and got the run of the field at night. #oldtimeywrigley

by Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 6:51:02 PM
I was in the washroom for that score. This stadium has bathroom I heard about from my great-grandfather. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:53:15 PM
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by Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 6:56:32 PM
My great-grandfather had Rickets. Took his life. Apparently a gentleman of a similar name owns this club. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 6:58:11 PM
That was an out! Figure out a way to look at these plays again! #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:01:14 PM
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. #oldtimeywrigley

by Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 7:03:12 PM
Belonged to my aunt Ruth. MT @redeyesportschi : In April 1914, the left-field wall went right up to a house on Waveland. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:04:16 PM
Jamie is getting a little out of hand. Brent seems a little steamed. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:05:23 PM
Grandmother's maiden name was Feldco. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:09:17 PM
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. #oldtimeywrigley

by Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 7:11:21 PM
Jamie just vomited on Brent. Sure there's a first time for everything at a ballpark. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:16:06 PM
This team looks like a winner. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:19:22 PM
Don't really understand all these folks who worship this bald fellow who guesses the weather. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:22:51 PM
Interesting. Maybe someday "dropped the ball" will be something people say. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:24:45 PM
Jamie is very quiet after vomiting. Brent and I shared a nod about how ladies just shouldn't be allowed the drink. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:28:39 PM
In 1914, the Cubs played at the West Side Grounds. They went 78-76 that year and finished fourth in the National League. #oldtimeywrigley

by Christopher Sosa via twitter 4/4/2014 7:34:37 PM
Bully. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 7:45:50 PM
Between Jamie's vomiting and the terrible thing's I've seen all around, I'll wait 100 years before this happens again. #oldtimeywrigley

by Mick via twitter 4/4/2014 9:49:12 PM
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
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

by redeyechicago via twitter retweeted by swasko 4/4/2014 9:58:36 PM