[Purple Haize]

They shipped London Bridge to Lake Havesu didn't they?

[RubberMallet]

Gun fire or not, I'll take the team that's won a World Series this century!

thats weak. i'd rather never win a world series than root for the white sox. i lasted this long and life goes on.

[Purple Haize]

Gun fire or not, I'll take the team that's won a World Series this century!

thats weak. i'd rather never win a world series than root for the white sox. i lasted this long and life goes on.

THAT'S a true Cubs fan! Even if you want to tear down The Cathedral of Gum!

[bluedevilflame]

Gun fire or not, I'll take the team that's won a World Series this century!

thats weak. i'd rather never win a world series than root for the white sox. i lasted this long and life goes on.

THAT'S a true Cubs fan! Even if you want to tear down The Cathedral of Gum!

Hey, I can respect your passion!

[Purple Haize]

Tearing down Wrigley would be like tearing down Cameron!

[flamesfilmguy]

how did this thread get this far down the rabbit hole?

[BJWilliams]

Looks like I better ask for tickets to a game at Turner Field for a birthday or Christmas present before the end of 2016

[Sly Fox]

Did you hear we are going to be tearing down the Astrodome here in Houston? It has more considerably more significance in it than Turner Field could ever imagine. And it could be argued the same vs. the dilapidated relic up on Chicago's Northside.

[Purple Haize]

Did you hear we are going to be tearing down the Astrodome here in Houston? It has more considerably more significance in it than Turner Field could ever imagine. And it could be argued the same vs. the dilapidated relic up on Chicago's Northside.

Oh no he di'int

You could make a case that the Houston Astrodome is a National landmark. It was what caused the paradigm shift in stadium constructions Granted that now it's not up to par, but its historical significance can't be denied. The huge difference is that the Friendly Confines are still a huge draw.

[Sly Fox]

More significant sporting events happened in the Astrodome in 50 years than in nearly a century of Wrigley. Of course, Wrigley is a nice biergarten and museum.

As for the draw, the place only seats 41k and the Cubs finished 12th this year in attendance.

[thepostman]

The astrodome is historical in many ways but it is not Wrigley. Come on Sly....

[Purple Haize]

More significant sporting events happened in the Astrodome in 50 years than in nearly a century of Wrigley. Of course, Wrigley is a nice biergarten and museum.

As for the draw, the place only seats 41k and the Cubs finished 12th this year in attendance.

But they sell out just about every game.
The Police played Wrigley in 07. THAT was huge. Plus more events are held at Wrigley then ever were in the AstroDome. Granted Billie Jean didn't want to play Riggs on grass or it would have been there too

[RubberMallet]

the astrodome has no where near the losing tradition of wrigley or has anywhere near the stench of tick that permeates throughout.

[Purple Haize]

the astrodome has no where near the losing tradition of wrigley or has anywhere near the stench of whiz that permeates throughout.

You say that like its a bad thing

The Astrodome was nowhere near as profitable as Wrigley either

[Sly Fox]

For the record, the Cubs averaged 32k in a 41k stadium. And keep in mind that the Astrodome was the home of not only the Astros but also the Oilers and Houston Cougars back in the Run & Shoot glory days.

Let's face it, Wrigley is a nice place to take your shirt off in the sun and pass some time. It is not exactly packed with great significant memories beyond Bartman for most of America.

[Purple Haize]

For the record, the Cubs averaged 32k in a 41k stadium. And keep in mind that the Astrodome was the home of not only the Astros but also the Oilers and Houston Cougars back in the Run & Shoot glory days.

Let's face it, Wrigley is a nice place to take your shirt off in the sun and pass some time. It is not exactly packed with great significant memories beyond Bartman for most of America.

you are just looking at this years number. Up until the last 2 years they topped over 3 million annually for 8 years. It's also the only other ball park not named after a team that people automatically associate a team with (Fenway being the other)
Plus the Bears played there till 1970.
No significance? Ivy covered walls? The Bleachers? Harry Carey? Ernie Banks? Yeah, no one knows about those things.
And you are right it is a PERFECT place to take your shirt off in the sun and pass a beautiful sunny Chicago afternoon. Could you do that in the Astrodome.....without getting arrested?

Oh, don't forget Old Style

[ATrain]

Purple, you forget that Sly is from the part of flyover country where they handle their inferiority complex by blowing up their ego to the size of bounce-house at a child's birthday party.

Oh, and both you please...leave your shirts on. Thanks

[thepostman]

Sly your Texas bias is getting terrible

[Purple Haize]

Sly your Texas bias is getting terrible

You have 2 tickets to a Cubs Astros game. You can see them in Wrigley or the AstroDome. Which one would you chose?

[ATrain]

Sly your Texas bias is getting terrible

You have 2 tickets to a Cubs Astros game. You can see them in Wrigley or the AstroDome. Which one would you chose?

Wrigley...then I'll be hitting up Roscoe's afterwards.

[Purple Haize]

Sly your Texas bias is getting terrible

You have 2 tickets to a Cubs Astros game. You can see them in Wrigley or the AstroDome. Which one would you chose?

Wrigley...then I'll be hitting up Roscoe's afterwards.

What you and Roscoe do after the game is your own business

[Sly Fox]

This is not a debate about baseball facilities. It is over the historical significance of stadiums. Two completely different arguments based on the decision to tear down structures.

The Astrodome was not a good place to watch baseball and certainly the ultimate pitcher's park. And given a choice between a game at Wrigley or MMP, I prefer the latter having experienced both. But I get your warm fuzzies for the "experience" even if little of consequence ever occurs there.

[Purple Haize]

This is not a debate about baseball facilities. It is over the historical significance of stadiums. Two completely different arguments based on the decision to tear down structures.

The Astrodome was not a good place to watch baseball and certainly the ultimate pitcher's park. And given a choice between a game at Wrigley or MMP, I prefer the latter having experienced both. But I get your warm fuzzies for the "experience" even if little of consequence ever occurs there.

Yeah, nothing famous ever happened at Wrigley

[thepostman]

Again your Texas bias sly has gotten completely out of control. Considering you are always hating on the east coast bias this should be something you should be ashamed of

[Sly Fox]

I am not even a fan of the Dome. I was among those supporting it being torn down. But that is not the point.

Name the top 5 events at Wrigley and see how many would crack the top ten of the Astrodome. Good luck. Plenty of great times had by the fans but a ridiculously short list of significant moments. And yes, I will acknowledge 80-year-old football games since the question is open-ended since the non-football & non-baseball events at the Astrodome would also be in play.