It’s funny how people can spoil even the simplest of privileges.  One of these privileges that I’m talking about is the decision parents make when naming their own children.  Names like Robert, Steven, and Derek are considered fairly standard and not too exotic.  Naming your son “Wrigley” because your last name is “Fields” is not only mind blowing, it’s downright cruel.  Well, dumbass overzealous Cubs fan Jerry Fields did that seven years ago and in two weeks, his son Wrigley will be throwing out the first pitch at the Cubs Phillies game.

This has to top the cruel parents who name their kids with the same first name as last name.  This is worse than that guy who named himself Peyton Manning.  This kid is named after a freaking stadium…a stadium named after the family who made a fortune by selling gum.  What’s this kid’s nickname?  Ivy?  Windy?  Sheffield Avenue?  Has this kid even been to Wrigley before?  Despite it’s legendary status, it’s old and run-down.  Come on.  I think the best part of this story comes from Mom’s quote about the naming process.

“Kathy says when Jerry first told her he wanted to name his first son Wrigley, she initially thought he was joking. But Jerry later stood firm when they found out they were having a boy.”

How does Mom not force the issue on naming her son something other than Wrigley?  She’s the one popping the kid out of her stomach.  She’s the one carrying the boy around for nine months while Jerry gets blasted with the Bleacher Bums.

I’ll be honest, when August 29th rolls around I’ll park it on my couch and tune into the Cubs game so I can see what this clown looks like.  I have to wager that a few years down the road he’s going to run into some psychological problems whether it’s ultra-emo, an over-compensator, or just a delusional baseball enthusiast.  I suppose that’s what happens when your name is Wrigley Fields.

Hockey fans everywhere fell in love with the first ever Winter Classic last January in Buffalo, where 71,217 people packed into Ralph Wilson Stadium. They loved it so much that they are bringing the event for another go-around next season in Chicago, where the Blackhawks will host the Stanley Cup champion Detriot Red Wings.

Fantastic idea! The game last year between Pittsburgh and Buffalo was sold-out and the ending was superb. I have always been a fan of trying out new things in sports and I feel like this could become an annual staple for the league. They would obviously have to keep the Winter Classic game in the midwest or eastern state, but finding a city within the league shouldn’t be that difficult. I would love to see the Rangers play the Devils at the Meadowlands in Giants Stadium.

Wrigley has never hosted a hockey game before, but the Chicago Bears did play a game at the friendly confines awhile back. Blackhawks officials belive this is a great way to get Chicago hockey fans back in the mood. The Blackhawks have put together a nice group of young players to compete, but they need the help of their fans to get back to their past glory.

Chalk this up as another good improvement for the NHL since coming back from the lockout. The league has to continue to attract fans and this is certainly a great event to put hockey back on the map. The only drawback for the Blackhawks and their fans is that they have to face the reigning Stanley Cup champions.