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A look at my day as an honorary Wrigley Field grounds crew member

Al Yellon

Being a Cubs season ticket holder doesn’t just mean tickets to every game and postseason ticket privileges.

There are a number of “experiences” that are available to many season ticket holders. A couple of years ago I was the guy who brought the “first pitch” ball to the mound for a game against the Mariners.

Last Friday, I was chosen to be an honorary member of the Wrigley Field grounds crew. And this experience is more than just “honorary,” as a member of the grounds crew escorts you around the field and explains how preparations are done for a game.