Event 3 – When Three Generations of Hills Fly the W at Wrigley Field

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The Ryne Sandberg statue, the latest addition in Gallagher Way, features the Hall of Fame secondbaseman strike a defensive pose.

^{Entering Section 111.}

^{Ben Zobrist throws out first pitch.}

^{View through the ivy.}

^{Zobrist sings “Take Me out to the Ballgame”}

^{Singing the song & flying the W.}

^{Dad taking in the celebration.}

^{An overview of the Wrigleyville area.}

^{The traveling Cubs’ quartet recap their experience going to Wrigley.}

Traveling Party – Doug, his father, Jerry, cousin Brandon, and Brandon’s son Griffin
Last Time at Wrigley Field – Doug (2022), Jerry (circa 1976), Brandon (circa 1992), Griffin (first time)
Running List of States Traveled To/Through: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, & West Virginia
Running List of Countries Traveled To/Through: Canada, England, Scotland, United States, & Wales
Distance Traveled – 626 miles round trip
Cumulative Distance Traveled After Three Events – 8,932 miles

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