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Deal with Cubs brings more NU football to Wrigley

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Northwestern hosted Illinois on Nov. 20, 2010 for a Big Ten football game at Wrigley Field. The Wildcats have a deal with the Cubs to play five more games at the historic ballpark, as well as baseball and lacrosse contests.

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The Cubs have a five-year plan to renovate historic Wrigley Field, and now Northwestern University has a plan to play five more college football games there and a longterm agreement to showcase the school's other sports teams there. Officials from Northwestern Athletics and the Cubs announced Tuesday they have joined forces for a marketing partnership that will include showcasing Wildcat teams at Wrigley Field in coming years, including baseball, lacrosse and football.
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    • Northwestern hosted Illinois on Nov. 20, 2010 for a Big Ten football game at Wrigley Field. The Wildcats have a deal with the Cubs to play five more games at the historic ballpark, as well as baseball and lacrosse contests.
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