The Chicago Cubs Anthony Rizzo started planning the thing in 2016, and it was a ‘pie-in-the-sky’ idea. In 2019, Rizzo and his family celebrated ‘Anthony Rizzo Field.’ It was a slow process. Rizzo donated $150,000 plus raise additional funds for the lights. It was an honor, although he got cut by the varsity.
He eventually made it to the varsity and would go on to a successful career. He was drafted by the Boston Red Sox, made his way to the San Diego Padres via Jed Hoyer. He was eventually traded to the Cubs, and the rest is history.