One of the things that makes Wrigley Field so special are its history and traditions. Singing the seventh inning stretch is a tradition, not putting ketchup on a Chicago dog is a tradition, throwing back opponents’ home runs in the bleachers is a tradition. It’s all part of what makes a visit to Wrigley Field to watch the Chicago Cubs such a unique experience.
I tend to think of traditions as being older than me, things I learn from others, things that were explained to me on so many visits to the nice little park on the North Side over the years, so I found myself a bit surprised when I was walking to get coffee on Monday and noticed that the chalk wall from last year’s playoff run was back.