Story Created:
Mar 31, 2008
Story Updated:
Mar 31, 2008
Brewers' Season Opener
• Opening Day Coverage
• Our Experts Predict '08 Season
• Wrigley: Miller Park South
• Meals Fit For A Prince Photos from the Big Unit
The Brewers' 2008 Roster
• Starters
• Relievers
• Infielders
• Outfielders
Take a look at the NEW drainage system of Wrigley Field

Opening Day, honoring Ernie Banks, Mr. Cub, prior to the Brewers vs. Cubs

Fans gather to honor #14, Mr. Cub, and unveil the Ernie Banks statue

As the morning draws towards the afternoon, there's a doubt as to wether or not they'll play this one

Outside Wrigley, the Ernie Banks statue remains covered

Wrigley remains soaked at 10:35 a.m.

A view from the right field corner

Just beyond the right field wall

Rooftop seats are a premium around the storied ballpark

The famous Cubby Bear Pub n' Grill, across the street from Wrigley

The press box, high atop the field

The left field line at Wrigley

A steady mist and light fog still surround Wrigley

Cubs fans lining W. Addison St., ready for the opener

Bars, around Wrigley, are alive with fans at 6:30 in the morning

Rooftop seats and old apartments converted for spectators line the outfield walls

Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, receives the replica of his tribute statue which is out in front of Wrigley

A sold out crowd looks on here at Wrigley

The historic old time scoreboard still gets it done

Ernie Banks being honored, Ferguson Jenkins, Rev. Jessis Jackson, Hank Aaron and Billy Williams
in the background near homeplate

Ben Sheets warming up in the Brewers bullpen

THe sold out crowd stands to honor #14

Ernie throws out the frist pitch to start the baseball season

Carlos Zambrano comes into the dugout after completing his warm-ups

Ned Yost and Hank Aaron share a few thoughts before the opener gets underway