The Cubs and the Battle for Night Baseball: How Politics, Protests, and Lightning Changed Wrigley Field

On August 8, 1988, at 91 years old, Harry Gman made history at Wrigley Field, declaring, "Let there be light." But what followed was anything but smooth. The Cubs, after 53 years of stubbornly playing only day games, were finally installing lights—but a thunderstorm washed out their first night game, and the game didn't even count. It was an ironic and legendary moment in Cubs history, but it wasn’t just about the lights—it was the culmination of a brutal seven-year political battle, involving newspaper vendettas, city politics, organized protests, and even extortion.In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating history of how the Chicago Cubs, the last team in Major League Baseball to install lights, fought against powerful political forces to join the modern era of baseball. From the Cubs' long-standing resistance, spearheaded by Philip K. Wrigley, to the media moguls and political dynasties battling behind the scenes, this story is as much about Chicago politics as it is about baseball. The decision to bring night games to Wrigley Field reshaped the neighborhood, the franchise, and the legacy of one of the most iconic ballparks in the world.▶ JOIN the Expedition Money Community for FREE!Use the code below at the following link ($1,200 value): https://expedition.money/subscription...Free Access Code: FREEXMYEAR▶ Get a copy of my book, AMAZING MONEY STORIES here! https://geni.us/R7efGET INSIDER COLLEGE PLANNING INFORMATION:▶ Mastering FAFSA Strategies to Maximize Your Financial Aid Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/collegef...----------GET MY BOOKS!▶ How I Make A Six-Figure Income On YouTube Book: https://geni.us/UZ2bnyd▶ How To Get Out Of Debt Fast Book: https://geni.us/HeWdQi1▶ Rethink Money Book: https://geni.us/O1tcs▶ Amazing Money Stories Book: https://geni.us/R7ef▶ Just The Essential Disney Hacks Book: https://geni.us/cYZO3T0▶ Living The Dream: 5 Strategies That Changed My Life Book: https://geni.us/dxPr▶ Discovering Travel Bliss: Insider Secrets for Transforming Ordinary Trips into Joyful Journeys Book: https://geni.us/QzzEgjo▶ Money Is Factscinating: Fascinating Money Facts, History, Stories & Trivia Book: https://geni.us/LckBTAX----------DISCOVER FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE:▶ Podcast: https://geni.us/N79P5UC----------FOLLOW ON SOCIAL MEDIA:▶ Instagram:   / expedition.money  ▶ Facebook:   / expeditionmoney  ▶ X:   / expeditionmoney  ▶ LinkedIn:   / expeditionmoney