Did You Know Wrigley Field Has Been Home To 3 Pro Football Teams?

Wrigley Field has hosted many different events besides baseball through the years, but did you know it's been the home field for three Illinois pro football teams?

Three Illinois Pro Football Teams Called Wrigley Field Home

Wrigley Field is an iconic ballpark with an amazing history. Of course, it's been the home of the Chicago Cubs for years, where fans have felt all of the emotions during the love of their favorite team. Win or lose, they're there to cheer the club.

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Of course, the historic stadium has hosted many other events through the years, too. It's one of my favorite venues for outdoor summer concerts. Don't forget about hockey, soccer, golfing, ski jumping, and so much more.

According to the Pro Football Hall of Fame,

Wrigley Field opened its gates #OTD in 1914 for the very first time.

 

While it's best known as the home of the Chicago Cubs, this iconic venue also holds a deep-rooted place in football history.

 

 

Wrigley Field has hosted many football games through the years. In fact, recently there have been several college games there featuring Northwestern and University of Illinois. At one point, the field wasn't long enough, so there was only one endzone.

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The home of the Chicago Cubs has also been the home of three pro football teams. Pretty much everyone in Illinois knows the Bears played at Wrigley Field from 1921 to 1970, but there are two more that a lot of fans don't know about.

From 1931 to 1939, the Chicago Cardinals played at Wrigley Field. That's long before they moved to St. Louis or Arizona. The final team to call this baseball stadium home was the Hammond Pros from 1920 to 1926.

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