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Despite the clear hazards that this unpadded wall presents, MLB mandates that every other professional baseball field must be equipped with protective padding, a safety measure glaringly absent at Wrigley Field. The repeated injuries to players underscore the urgent need for intervention to safeguard their welfare.
A Brief History of Wrigley Field
Wrigley Field, which opened in 1914, has undergone numerous modifications over the years, notably in the 1920s and 1930s. The iconic brick wall was erected in 1937 by baseball executive Bill Veeck, alongside the planting of Japanese Boston Ivy vines to enhance the stadium's aesthetic appeal. This decision, while artistically significant, has resulted in a dangerous legacy that the Cubs have yet to rectify.