As Cubs’ 2006 sponsor we announced yesterday that Wrigley Field’s name would be changed to Smithefield. Happy April fools… it was all in good fun! April fools day came early to Chicago with a series of commercials airing during morning news programs on Friday where we joked about the name change to the stadium. We would never change the name because Wrigley is everything that we love about baseball. It was all in good fun; in fact Dutchie Caray joined in on the prank and was featured in one of the commercials.

The Smithes decided to enter the baseball arena by sponsoring the Cubs organization. We have been loyal fans since birth.  As a Chicago business, we wanted to give back in the best way that our family knew how; by supporting the Cubs. 

To thank everyone for their support, Walter E. Smithe Furniture, will kick off “The Best Seat in the House Program” on opening day April 7, 2006 at Wrigley Field (not Smithefield). Two of the best seats in the house will be donated to Chicago charities to be auctioned off at their annual fundraising events.  The seats are highly sought after front row seats. You can’t get any closer to the action.  The winners will receive custom-made Walter E. Smithe “Best Seat in the House” seat cushions to commemorate the special event.  In addition, the winner of the auctioned tickets will be introduced on-field in a pre-game ceremony, their name will appear on the Wrigley Field message board, and they will have photos taken on the field.  Details can be found on smithe.com

We will continue to give out Smithefield t-shirts to customers through Monday.

Thanks for playing!  Go Cubbies!!!

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