Lee Magee

Happy 132nd birthday to former #Cub Lee Magee. Magee was actually his "stage" name (real name: Hoernschemeyer.) His last big league stop was Chicago. Lee was quietly banned for life in 1920 by Commissioner Landis for allegedly fixing games. #everyCubever pic.twitter.com/O7lrHLcU59

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) June 4, 2021

Free Kicks

A pretty good preview of the Euros, which begin a week from today: https://t.co/ydaCTJPq7X

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) June 4, 2021

Too Cool for the Room

Retweet with a photo that proves you were a fashion icon in your youth. https://t.co/lBalQ0Qz5K pic.twitter.com/SgnRLKKFnz

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) June 3, 2021

Magician to the Stars

#MinutiaMenCelebrityInterview EP73 Rick and Dave chat with actor Gene Silvershttps://t.co/NzNfxllT1g

— Radio Misfits Podcast Network (@RadiosMisfits) June 3, 2021

The Third of June

Whenever I see this date on the calendar, I think of the first line in this song...

Larry Jackson

Former #Cubs pitcher Larry Jackson was born 80 years ago today. In '64, Jackson led the league in wins with 24 (on a terrible, terrible Cubs team), and finished second in the Cy Young voting. In '66, he was traded to the Phillies for Fergie Jenkins. #everyCubever pic.twitter.com/8J8ppJ3YLW

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) June 2, 2021

Rick on the Radio

Fun interview last night on WGN with John Landecker. I even got a chance to recite my Harry Steinfeldt poem. It's here, if you missed it: https://t.co/VA6dXrXrvt

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) June 2, 2021

Steve King

 Thank you to Robert Feder for the mention in his column today...

Steve King, the Chicago radio legend who hosted overnights on WGN for more than 25 years, could have been even more famous as a songwriter. In the June edition of Illinois Entertainer King reminisces to Rick Kaempfer about his earlier career as a musician and his brush with fame in 1962 when he wrote the song “Satan Is Her Name.” (Here is the link.) But Mercury Records, Lesley Gore and circumstances came together to thwart his musical stardom. Even so, the song lives on, Kaempfer reports, with at least seven versions of “Satan Is Her Name” on YouTube. “I’m amazed at the life this record has had,” said King.

Rick on the Radio

 Tune in to WGN Radio tonight around 8:30. I'm going to be on the air with John Landecker, talking about my book EveryCubEver.

Looking forward to chatting with him again.

Steve King

 

The latest issue of Illinois Entertainer is out and includes my interview with Steve King about his song "Satan Is Her Name".

You can read it here.

Gentleman George

Gentleman George Decker was born 155 years ago today. He replaced Cap Anson at first base. One day in 1894, Decker & his #Cubs teammates Walt Wilmot and Jimmy Ryan saved hundreds of lives by breaking down a fence with baseball bats at West Side Grounds during a fire #everyCubever pic.twitter.com/butJ0qxy0p

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) June 1, 2021

Minutia Men

Among the topics of discussion in this week's episode: A llama-ownin', crotch-grabbin', monkey-lovin', scary freak show. https://t.co/E2X8eXeCEM

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) May 31, 2021

RIP BJ Thomas

Rest in peace, #bjthomas and thank you for the music pic.twitter.com/wLWZ9Ho9Ul

— Bobbie Jean Ashley (@bjeanashley) May 30, 2021

RIP Gavin Macleod

Rest In Peace my dear friend Gavin Macleod❤️ Thank you for all the special and beautiful heart filled conversations about life. I will always treasure the time I was lucky enough to spend with you. Love you #GavinMacleod 💓 pic.twitter.com/4r3AbpCaSX

— Maureen McCormick (@MoMcCormick7) May 29, 2021

One of the best episodes ever of the MTM show...

Bobby Smith

Today would have been Bobby Smith's 87th birthday. There were three Bob Smiths in #Cubs history. This one was with the very bad 1962 Cubs. How bad? The expansion '62 Houston Colt 45s were better. Only the '62 expansion Mets were worse. Bobby played for them too. #everyCubever pic.twitter.com/lVoQnFWQDY

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) May 28, 2021

Eckhartz Press on the Radio

 Tune in to WGN Radio tonight and you'll hear two Eckhartz Press authors during the 9pm hour, Robert Boone (City U) and Margaret Larkin (Wicker Park Wishes). Thanks so much to Phil Manicki for having them on his show. I'll be listening. (Both books are available right now at eckhartzpress.com)

Free Kicks

Adam and I preview the biggest soccer game in Europe, the Champions League final. https://t.co/BEVnIQcLaq

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) May 27, 2021

Slim

Today would have been Jerry Kindall's 86th birthday. The #Cubs signed Jerry (nicknamed Slim) as a Bonus Baby, but he never made the impact they anticipated ('56-61). After his his playing days he won 3 College WS titles at UAz, and is in the Coaches Hall of Fame. #everyCubever pic.twitter.com/cPdFBDf1rU

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) May 27, 2021

RIP Eric Carle

I read this story to my boys a thousand times. RIP Eric Carle, who passed away yesterday at the age of 91.

World Redhead Day

Today is World Redhead Day! I've been celebrating it every day since I met this one @londonmidge7 in 1988. pic.twitter.com/NfMxAUB8HM

— Rick Kaempfer (@RickKaempfer) May 26, 2021