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Man Dies After Falling Over Railing at Wrigley Field

R.I.P.

Succumbs to injuries after incident at Cubs game.

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A baseball fan died Wednesday after he fell over the railing at Wrigley Field in Chicago while trying to exit the ballpark. The 42-year-old, who has not been identified, fell at about 11 p.m. Tuesday and hit his head. He was taken to a hospital and died the following afternoon from his injuries. “The thoughts and prayers of our entire organization are with his family during this difficult time,” the Chicago Cubs said in a statement Wednesday.

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