Constructed in 1914 Chicago's Wrigley Field is one of the game's oldest ballparks. Known for its ivy-covered outfield fences its hand-operated scoreboard and its distinctive art deco marquee Wrigley was also baseball's last holdout against night games hosting all the Cubs' home games during the day until late in the 1988 season. While the first-ever night game at the park took place in July of 1943 when the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League played their All-Star Game at Wrigley under temporary lights it wasn't until the mid 1980s that financial pressure began to dictate that the Cubs play home games during prime time - particularly pressure from the Commissioner's Office. Local ordinances however prohibited the team from installing lights and playing night baseball. Eventiually disputes between the Cubs and the Lakeview neighborhood where Wrigley is located came to a head with Cubs' president Dallas Green saying "If there are no lights in Wrigley Field there will be no Wrigley Field." While the team investigated options for playing home games at another location Chicago mayor Harold Washington developed a proposal that would enable the team to install lights and play a limited night schedule. A compromise was approved by the city in early 1988 and the team - despite resistance from many purists who preferred the Cubs play their games during the day - scheduled its first night game for August 8 or 8/8/88. That game against the Philadelphia Phillies was held up by a rain delay before finally being called before the game could be completed. The following night August 9 would be the night of the first complete game under the lights at Wrigley. In that game the Cubs beat the mets 6-4 with pitcher Frank DiPino getting the win and Hall of Famer Rich Gossage getting the save. Young left fielder Rafael Palmeiro would collect three hits for the Cubs. Presented here is a collection of memorabilia from the event: 1) "NO LIGHTS!" Pinback: Produced by "Citizens United for Baseball in Sunshine " a protest pin calling for no lights at Wrigley Field. VG/EX condition with some slight soiling. 2) August 8 Ticket Stub: Excellent condition some slight wear along the top edge. 3) August 8 First Day Cover: stamped August 8 "First Night Game." 4) August 9 Ticket Stub: Stub from the first complete game against the Mets EX/MT condition. 5) August 9 First Day Cover: Identical first day cover postmarked Chicago August 9 signed by Cubs first baseman Mark Grace. Five pieces total.