Ozzy Osbourne’s Wild 'Take Me Out to the Ballgame' Performance at Wrigley Field
OZZY OSBOURNE'S WILD AND CRAZY 7TH INNING STRETCH AT WRIGLEY FIELD REMEMBERED AS FANS PAY TRIBUTE TO THE LEGEND
In a shocking turn of events, the world bid farewell to music legend Ozzy Osbourne, but his iconic performance at Wrigley Field in 2003 will forever be etched in the memories of Chicago Cubs fans. The Prince of Darkness's unexpected rendition of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" during the bottom of the seventh inning was a moment that would leave even the most hardened baseball enthusiast grinning from ear to ear.
As Osbourne, donning his Chicago Cubs jersey, stood alongside wife Sharon in a booth at Wrigley Field, he whipped the crowd into a frenzy, crying out "Alright, Chicago! I want to hear a real crazy crowd start singing with me. Are you ready? Are you ready? I can't hear you, are you ready?" Little did fans know that this would be just the beginning of a wild ride.
As the organ began to play, Osbourne launched into the iconic song, but it became clear that he was completely clueless about the lyrics. With a bemused expression, he mumbled along with the music, leaving team members from both the Cubs and Dodgers looking up at him in the stands, utterly perplexed. Even his count of "one, two, three times you're out" seemed to be an afterthought.
But despite Ozzy's apparent lack of knowledge about the song, the crowd at Wrigley Field was having none of it. They joined in with gusto, singing along for their beloved metal singer as if he were a honorary Cubs fan. The energy in the stadium was electric, and Osbourne didn't miss a beat, sending a message to the Cubs team in the dugout that would leave them pumped up and ready to take on the game.
Sharon Osbourne's rallying cry of "Now let's get some runs" sent Ozzy into motivational mode, urging the team on with his own words of encouragement. "Yeah, let's get some runs! Come on, don't mess around! Let's get some runs, guys!" The crowd erupted in cheers and applause as the Osbourne duo brought their unique brand of energy to the ballpark.
In the wake of Ozzy's passing, fans are taking to thescholarlynote.com to share their favorite memories of the iconic performance. One fan gushed, "Unforgettable and totally wild! That moment at Wrigley Field will always be remembered as a tribute to the one and only Ozzy Osbourne." Another fan chimed in, "Hats off to the legend of legends we will miss you Ozzy. RIP the lord of darkness."
The Cubs fan group 'Just Another Year' reposted the video on thescholarlynote.com and added their own tribute: "Rest in peace to Ozzy Osbourne. Your 7th inning stretch at Wrigley will never be forgotten."
Osbourne's passing comes just weeks after his final performance with Black Sabbath, where he reunited with his original bandmates Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward for the first time since 2005. In a heartfelt farewell speech, Ozzy thanked his fans, vowing that it would be his last ever performance due to his health struggles.
The legendary musician had been open about his battle with Parkinson's disease since 2020, but despite his health challenges, he remained dedicated to his craft and left an indelible mark on the music world. With a career spanning over five decades, Osbourne formed Black Sabbath in Birmingham in 1969 and went on to sell a staggering 100 million records worldwide, thanks to hits like "Paranoid" and "War Pigs".
As fans continue to mourn the loss of this rock 'n' roll icon, his unforgettable performance at Wrigley Field will forever be etched in their memories as a testament to Ozzy's larger-than-life personality and his ability to bring people together through music.
