Questions for Cubs fans about Wrigley Field

[melvo21]

Really random question....I was playing a franchise game vs the Cubs in the Chi-town and i noticed every once and a while a noise that sounded like a train? Is that what that is? Also i noticed in past the outfield, a building with a painting that looks like the pringles chips dude. Any idea where that painting orginated? Sorry i dont have a pic of it.

[LaserRocketArm31]

The train sound is the "EL train" that runs about half a block from the stadium. The Pringles looking dude is actually Harry Carrey.


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[Curahee]

Quote: Originally Posted by LaserRocketArm31

The train sound is the "EL train" that runs about half a block from the stadium. The Pringles looking dude is actually Harry Carrey. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Not to be TOO critical, but its the L train. Not the "EL" train. Its Chicago, not Spanish Harlem.

And its Harry CARAY and in real life, that caricature of him, lights up at night.

[melvo21]

Thanks guys. It was driving me crazy that i didnt know what that stuff was. Your responses are much appreciated!!!

[Timmer015]

My question is about the Cubs "C" logo that they have placed in Left field... as far as I can tell that doesn't exist in real life. Also I'm wondering why the blue circle has a break in it on the left side. Anyone have any answer as to why this is there and what it could be?

[Curahee]

Quote: Originally Posted by Timmer015

My question is about the Cubs "C" logo that they have placed in Left field... as far as I can tell that doesn't exist in real life. Also I'm wondering why the blue circle has a break in it on the left side. Anyone have any answer as to why this is there and what it could be?

In real life it's a Toyota sign.

[ChiCubs]

Quote: Originally Posted by Curahee

Not to be TOO critical, but its the L train. Not the "EL" train. Its Chicago, not Spanish Harlem. And its Harry CARAY and in real life, that caricature of him, lights up at night.

actually, it is El....but L can be used. "El" is short for "elevated train" when first started running in Chicago.

[Curahee]

Quote: Originally Posted by ChiCubs

actually, it is El....but L can be used. "El" is short for "elevated train" when first started running in Chicago.

El is the abbreviation for Elevated, but L train is the name of the entire train system in Chgo.
Like NY is the Subway, Chgo is the L.

Quote: Originally Posted by @CTA - Twitter

"L" is correct use. It dates back more than 120 yrs in Chgo. "el" is generic abbreviation for the word 'elevated. But 'L' applies to whole system. #settled