I just posted my latest Chicago Radio Spotlight interview. This week I interview WGN morning man Greg Jarrett.
You can read the interview here.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Chicago Radio Spotlight: Greg Jarrett
I just posted my latest Chicago Radio Spotlight interview. This week I interview WGN morning man Greg Jarrett.
You can read the interview here.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Happy Boss's Day
It actually is Boss's Day. Should we really celebrate this holiday? Isn't every day Boss's day?
Sights & Sounds
This week Sights and Sounds at Just One Bad Century includes video of the 1938 World Series at Wrigley Field, and audio of the 1969 Cubs singing.
Check it out here.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Cubtober 15th
Chicago Cubs fans have had better Octobers than October 2009. Here is an example of a year they were still following the team in October, and why.
On this date in 2003, the Cubs and Marlins faced off in Game 7 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field. The Cubs had their ace Kerry Wood on the mound. They even took a lead on Wood's home run, but everyone in the stands (I was there) knew that it wasn't meant to be that night. We could just feel it wasn't going to happen.
When Dusty Baker told Dave Veres (who had a horrible year) to warm up in the bullpen (with the game still close and unused starter Matt Clement available), one person even got up and left, saying "If you're not gonna try, I'm not gonna try."
That person was me.
On this date in 2003, the Cubs and Marlins faced off in Game 7 of the NLCS at Wrigley Field. The Cubs had their ace Kerry Wood on the mound. They even took a lead on Wood's home run, but everyone in the stands (I was there) knew that it wasn't meant to be that night. We could just feel it wasn't going to happen.When Dusty Baker told Dave Veres (who had a horrible year) to warm up in the bullpen (with the game still close and unused starter Matt Clement available), one person even got up and left, saying "If you're not gonna try, I'm not gonna try."
That person was me.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Cubtober 14th
Chicago Cubs fans have had better Octobers than October 2009. Here are a few examples of years where they were still following the team in October, and why.
On this date in 1908 the Cubs won their final World Series championship. They beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 in front of the smallest World Series crowd in history (a still record 6210). The horse of the Cubs staff, Orval Overall, won the game--a 3-hit gem.
The game winning run was knocked in by the manager/first baseman of the Cubs; the Peerless Leader Frank Chance.
Read all about the series here.
On this date in 2003, the Cubs experienced one of the most painful moments in their history. It is now known as "The Bartman Game." With Mark Prior on the mound and the Cubs only five outs away from their first World Series since 1945, disaster struck.
Fox-32 reporter Dane Placko was there and tells the story...
On this date in 1908 the Cubs won their final World Series championship. They beat the Detroit Tigers 2-0 in front of the smallest World Series crowd in history (a still record 6210). The horse of the Cubs staff, Orval Overall, won the game--a 3-hit gem. The game winning run was knocked in by the manager/first baseman of the Cubs; the Peerless Leader Frank Chance.
Read all about the series here.
On this date in 2003, the Cubs experienced one of the most painful moments in their history. It is now known as "The Bartman Game." With Mark Prior on the mound and the Cubs only five outs away from their first World Series since 1945, disaster struck. Fox-32 reporter Dane Placko was there and tells the story...
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Cubtober 13th
Chicago Cubs fans have had better Octobers than October 2009. Here is an example of a year they were still following the team in October, and why.
On this date in 1908, the Cubs won Game 4 of the World Series, and took a 3-1 lead in the series. Mordecai Brown pitched a four hitter, 3B Harry Steinfeldt (photo) and CF Solly Hofman each drove in a run, and the Cubs won 3-0.
A measly 12,000 or so fans were in the stands on this blustery Tuesday afternoon in Detroit.
On this date in 1908, the Cubs won Game 4 of the World Series, and took a 3-1 lead in the series. Mordecai Brown pitched a four hitter, 3B Harry Steinfeldt (photo) and CF Solly Hofman each drove in a run, and the Cubs won 3-0.
A measly 12,000 or so fans were in the stands on this blustery Tuesday afternoon in Detroit.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Just Like Columbus Did
I always thought this was a ridiculous song. We played it every Columbus day on the John Landecker show...
Cubtober 12th
Chicago Cubs fans have had better Octobers than October 2009. Here's an example of a year they were still following the team in October, and why.
On this date in 1907, the Cubs become World Series champions for the first time, sweeping the Detroit Tigers. Mordecai Brown (photo) pitches a shut out to win Game 5 (game 1 was a tie). 3B Harry Steinfeldt is the hitting star.
On this date in 1907, the Cubs become World Series champions for the first time, sweeping the Detroit Tigers. Mordecai Brown (photo) pitches a shut out to win Game 5 (game 1 was a tie). 3B Harry Steinfeldt is the hitting star.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Father Knows Nothing
I just posted my latest Father Knows Nothing column. This one is called "Forget Me Not," and it's about a problem that seems to run in the family. You can read it here.
Cubtober 11th
Chicago Cubs fans have had better Octobers than October 2009. Here's an example of a year they were still following the team in October, and why.
On this date in 1929, the Cubs win a World Series game in Philadelphia's Shibe Park. Guy Bush beats the A's 3-1, thanks to two RBI from KiKi Cuyler.
It's the only game they win in the series.
On this date in 1929, the Cubs win a World Series game in Philadelphia's Shibe Park. Guy Bush beats the A's 3-1, thanks to two RBI from KiKi Cuyler.
It's the only game they win in the series.
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