Northwestern vs. Illinois (2010) In a game loaded with rule changes, the Fighting Illini defeated the Wildcats 48-27 in the first football game at Wrigley Field since 1970, and the first ...

The Bears called Wrigley Field home from 1921 until 1970, when they moved to Soldier Field. Cubs officials have expressed a desire possibly also to host a bowl game at some point.

Wrigley Field football! Yeah, you read that right. ... This will be the first game on the gridiron in Wrigley Field since 1970, which is about 18 years before I was even a thought.

Football used to be a regular event at Wrigley Field. The Chicago Bears played home games at the stadium from 1921 to 1970 before moving to Soldier Field for the 1971 NFL season.

Wrigley Field (1921-1970) Aerial view of Wrigley Field during the Nov. 17, 1963, Bears vs Packers football game. (Chicago Tribune historical photo) ...

In 2010, Northwestern played the first football game at Wrigley Field since 1970, falling to Illinois 48-27. However, safety concerns forced both teams to direct every possession toward only one ...

It’s still considered the longest home run in Wrigley Field history, though it’s an unofficial record; Dave Kingman hit one in 1970 that allegedly landed four houses down on Kenmore Avenue ...

Just to the north of Wrigley Field and across Clark Street is the famed concert venue Metro Chicago, which has hosted A-list acts representing all musical genres over its 38 years in business.

Wrigley Field was built in 1914. It hosted its first major league ballgame in April of that year between the Federals (who were the home team) and the Kansas City Packers. At the time it was named ...

I think lots of sports fans know the Bears played there from 1921-1970, too. On the flip-side, ... •Wrigley Field was the first place to allow fans to keep foul/home run balls.