Richard E. Garrity, 42, fell from an undisclosed height and landed on his head while leaving the ballpark around 23:00 (local time) on Tuesday, causing head trauma.
Garrity was pronounced dead at 15:33 (local time) on Wednesday at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, according to Chicago Police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.
“Following yesterday’s [Tuesday] game, a male fan was injured after a fall as he was exiting the ballpark,” the Cubs said in a statement. “Paramedics responded immediately and transported him to a local hospital.
“We have since learned he passed away today [Wednesday] though we have no further information.
“The thoughts and prayers of our entire organization are with his family during this difficult time.”
Garrity – a marketing manager with Heineken – attended the game as a work outing with colleagues and his wife, his father, Richard Garrity Sr., told the Chicago Tribune.
The incident occurred after World Series champions the Cubs defeated the Reds 9-5 — a game which ended at 22:20 (local time).
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