"Rocking Wrigley: The Chicago Cubs' Off-Field Struggle to Compete for T" by Ronnie Bitman

Article Title

Rocking Wrigley: The Chicago Cubs' Off-Field Struggle to Compete for Ticket Sales with its Rooftop Neighbors

Authors

Ronnie Bitman, Indiana University School of Law

Document Type

Note

Publication Date

3-2004

Publication Citation

56 Federal Communications Law Journal 377 (2004)

Abstract

Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, is one of the most unique and beloved baseball stadiums in the country. In recent years, however, the owners of several rooftop viewing platforms near the stadium provided the Cubs with unwanted off-field competition for ticket revenues. This Note discusses the intersection of sports, property rights, and copyright law in the context of recent dilemmas and litigation by professional sports organizations and teams. Although this Note briefly touches on the Lanham Act, the Author's focus remains on copyright law and the FCC's support for proprietary rights in sports.

Recommended Citation

Bitman, Ronnie (2004) "Rocking Wrigley: The Chicago Cubs' Off-Field Struggle to Compete for Ticket Sales with its Rooftop Neighbors," Federal Communications Law Journal: Vol. 56: Iss. 2, Article 5.
Available at: https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/fclj/vol56/iss2/5

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