1929 World Series Wrigley Field Program Chicago Cubs Philadelphia Athletics MLB1929 World Series Wrigley Field program used for games 1 and 2 of the series between the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Athletics This was the first ever World Series played at Wrigley Field The Athletics went on to win the series 4 games to 1 Hall of Famers in the series included: Bill Klem (umpire). For the Athletics: Connie Mack (manager), Mickey Cochrane, Jimmie Foxx, Lefty Grove, Eddie Collins and Al Simmons. For the Cubs: Joe McCarthy