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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Walfish: Athletic department shouldn't forget basketball

Walfish: Athletic department shouldn’t forget basketball

February 6, 2013

The Wildcats are returning to Wrigley Field. Northwestern has teamed up with the Chicago Cubs to bring more than just its football team to the Friendly Confines over the next five years. It all starts...

From left: Northwestern football head coach Pat Fitzgerald, NU Athletic Director Jim Phillips, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts, Cubs President of Business Operations Crane Kenney and NU lacrosse head coach Kelly Amonte Hiller. NU and the Cubs announced a five-year partnership Tuesday that will open up Wrigley Field for select games for NU's 19 varsity teams.

Updated: Northwestern announces five-year athletic partnership with Chicago Cubs

February 5, 2013

Northwestern and the Chicago Cubs announced on Tuesday a five-year partnership, linking the athletic and marketing arm­s of NU and the Cubs through 2017. The deal creates cross-promotional opportunities...

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