Cubs celebrate 150th anniversary in Wrigleyville traditions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
The Chicago Cubs marked their 150th anniversary as a National League member during a celebration in Wrigleyville. Longtime local figures, such as Moe Mullins, continue to represent the storied traditions of the area, which has seen significant change over the years. Despite the modern developments surrounding Wrigley Field, the corner of Waveland and Kenmore retains its old-school charm, featuring loyal fans and quirky vendors. This year also brought attention to the decline of the ballhawk community, with fewer younger participants emerging. The Cubs' history at Wrigley spans 110 years—an investment that reflects ongoing neighborhood changes amidst nostalgia.
- •Cubs celebrate 150th anniversary as NL members in Wrigleyville
- •Moe Mullins, longtime local figure, represents corner traditions
- •The neighborhood has seen significant commercial development
- •Ballhawks are declining as newer generations do not emerge
- •Cubs have spent 110 years at Wrigley Field, adapting to change
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — One Wrigleyville corner hangs on to its roots and ballhawks as Cubs mark 150th anniversary
"CHICAGO — On the last day of June, the flags danced in a stiff wind above Wrigley Field and Moe Mullins arrived more than three hours before first pitch, just like usual. He set up his camping chair under the ash tree at the corner of Waveland and Kenmore, across the street from the back of the left-field bleachers, and the neighborhood slowly came to life. In time, the street vendors appeared ...
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