Football The first college football game in the Midwest was played at the park on May 30, 1879, when the University of Michigan met Racine College. Michigan won, 1-0, on a place-kick by David DeTarr. Notes References Jack Bales, "Ballparks," WrigleyIvy.com. Jack Bales, Before They Were the Cubs: The Early Years of Chicago’s First Professional Baseball Team. Jefferson, NC: McFarland, 2019. Retrosheet. "23rd Street Park in Chicago, IL". Retrieved 2006-08-31. Retrosheet. "Park Directory". Retrieved 2006-09-04. External links Library of Congress map of Chicago showing the ballpark, supposed to be 1892 Defunct baseball venues in the United States Defunct college football venues Chicago Cubs stadiums Baseball venues in Chicago Sports venues in Chicago Sports venues completed in 1871 Defunct sports venues in Illinois