Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 1970s scoreboard error edition

This photo was sent to me by BCB reader Steve Sher, from a photo album left to him by his mom.

It’s a nice view of a time now passed at Wrigley Field.

Let’s look at what we see here. First, there are six flags on the NL standings yardarms on the scoreboard, so this has to be 1969 or later. On the American League side of the board, you can see TORONTO, which dates it from 1977 or later. When Tribune Company bought the team, one of the first things they did was paint the red doors on the outfield walls a shade of aqua, so now we’re down to 1977-81.

The Cubs are hosting the Cardinals. It’s almost certainly a weekday afternoon, because most of the games are listed as NITE GAME, although with a…