The Cubs have created or hosted plenty of legends over more than a century of baseball, very few of which have been more integral to the Wrigley Field experience than organist Gary Pressy. But after tickling the ivories for 33 years and nearly 3,000 games, Pressy announced Saturday that he will be stepping away to spend more quality time with his family.
After this, my 33rd season, I’ve decided to spend more quality time with my family. I can’t say thank you enough. -GP https://t.co/P2XwaXKl0h
— Gary Pressy (@GaryPressy) September 14, 2019
That means fans may only have nine more opportunities to sing the stretch with Pressy’s musical accompaniment.