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Old 02-20-2022, 01:44 PM   #4057
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Originally Posted by Quinta View Post
You just outed me as a Cubs fan. The Chicago Federal league team had no formal nickname for many years so were known as the "Federals" (league) or "Keeleys" (manager). Weeghman Park (Wrigley Field) was built while they were the Chicago Whales. The interesting thing about the origins of Wrigley is that it was considered a fairly sterile and quiet park when it opened.

As a hockey guy I am sure you know the Wolves as the AHL team.

Particularly as an old hockey guy, it does not surprise that I mixed up the names. Thankfully, I have also reached a sufficient level of majority that it doesn't make me fear for my mental capabilities when it happens. I don't worry about it in the least.That's for those young guys in their 50's.

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