Local water polo players at the Chicago Pan Am Games, 1959, Chicago
The Chicago Colleens batting at Wrigley, All American Girls Professional Baseball League, 1948, Chicago.
A day at the races, Washington Park, 1884, Chicago.
Ski jumping at Wrigley Field, 1944, Chicago
Bum races at Wrigley, 1966, Chicago.
Thanks to AXELROD for noting that this is a photo of probably the “bleacher bum races:”
axelrod said: Actually - I think those are the bleacher bum races - the reason the outfield wall now has baskets - to catch the drunks who would race between innings
Pat Summerall, “The Voice of Football,” spent 4 seasons with the Chicago Cardinals, 1953-1957.
The iconic announcer died yesterday of cardiac arrest.
Cubs Win! (even though the opener was away, and it’s only appropriate to do so during home games, let’s fly the flag)
Learn more about the history of the Cubs Win Flag here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cubs_Win_Flag
Also, my allegiances will remain private. I shall celebrate here when the Sox win as well!