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.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Chicago Radio Spotlight: Connie Szerszen
This week I interview Connie Szerszen. Connie was a trailblazer for women broadcasters during her stints at WSDM and WIND in the 1970s.
Read the interview here.
Cubtober 10th
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 1908, the defending champion Cubs begin the World Series against the Detroit Tigers.
This will be their last World Series championship.
On this date in 1908, the defending champion Cubs begin the World Series against the Detroit Tigers. This will be their last World Series championship.
Friday, October 09, 2009
Cubtober 9th
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 1906, the Cubs and White Sox begin their one and only World Series against each other. The Sox win Game 1, 2-1, in front of only 12,000 or so fans at West Side Grounds.
On this date in 1938, the Cubs are knocked out of 1938 World Series at Yankee Stadium in front of 56,000+ fans. This turns out to be Lou Gehrig’s last game (although he doesn't know it at the time). He gets a single in his last at-bat and scores a run.
On this date in 1945, the Cubs play their final World Series game ever. They're blown out 9-3 by the Detroit Tigers in Wrigley Field.
On this date in 1906, the Cubs and White Sox begin their one and only World Series against each other. The Sox win Game 1, 2-1, in front of only 12,000 or so fans at West Side Grounds. 
On this date in 1938, the Cubs are knocked out of 1938 World Series at Yankee Stadium in front of 56,000+ fans. This turns out to be Lou Gehrig’s last game (although he doesn't know it at the time). He gets a single in his last at-bat and scores a run.
On this date in 1945, the Cubs play their final World Series game ever. They're blown out 9-3 by the Detroit Tigers in Wrigley Field.
Thursday, October 08, 2009
Matt Holiday
That was a positively Cubs-esque way to end the Cardinals-Dodgers game. 2 outs in the bottom of the ninth, an easy fly ball is hit to Matt Holiday to end the game and give the Cardinals the win, but then, as Ron Santo would say...
"OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHH NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Brant Brown, where are you?
Cubtober 8th
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 1907, the Cubs begin the 1907 World Series against the Detroit Tigers. The game is called a tie after 12 innings.
On this date in 1929, the World Series begins at Wrigley Field (Cubs vs. A's). It's the first World Series game ever to be played at Wrigley. The Cubs lose.
On this date in 1945, the Cubs win their last World Series game at Wrigley Field. Stan Hack doubles off Dizzy Trout (Steve's dad) in the bottom of the 12th inning to knock in the winning run against the Tigers. That win forces a decisive Game 7.
It's also the anniversary of the Chicago Fire, but that was five years before the Cubs were founded, and I think it's safe to say...that October was worse.
On this date in 1907, the Cubs begin the 1907 World Series against the Detroit Tigers. The game is called a tie after 12 innings.
On this date in 1929, the World Series begins at Wrigley Field (Cubs vs. A's). It's the first World Series game ever to be played at Wrigley. The Cubs lose.
On this date in 1945, the Cubs win their last World Series game at Wrigley Field. Stan Hack doubles off Dizzy Trout (Steve's dad) in the bottom of the 12th inning to knock in the winning run against the Tigers. That win forces a decisive Game 7.
It's also the anniversary of the Chicago Fire, but that was five years before the Cubs were founded, and I think it's safe to say...that October was worse.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
Jose Cardenal
Happy 66th birthday to one of my all-time favorite Cubs.
I met him once...a story I tell everyone I meet.
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