Download or read book 50 Fun Facts about the Chicago Cubs written by Sean McCandless and published by . This book was released on 2023-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 50 Fun Facts About the Chicago Cubs is a handy reference to the history, highlights, and heroes of one of the most beloved teams in professional baseball. In this little guide are 50 facts and figures and much more about the Chicago Cubs, distilled from more than 150 years of big-league baseball on the North Side. Carry this book in your backpack or back pocket when you visit Wrigley Field. Snack on it along with your hot dog. Take it to spring training. Impress your family and friends. Enrich your trivia team. Know more about the Cubs and enhance the thrill of the game. Collect all the 50 Fun Facts Baseball books and have even more fun.Contents: Introduction, A Fan Remembers, Origins, Ball Parks, Players, Managers & Owners, High Points, Low Points, Fans & Traditions, Mascots, Announcers, All-Time Stats Leaders, Quiz Time, More About the Team

Download or read book The Big 50 Chicago Cubs written by Carrie Muskat and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and more. With dozens of interviews compiled over years of intimate access to the team, this is the perfect primer for new Cubs fans and an essential addition to a seasoned fan's collection. The Big 50 series take a deep dive into the fifty best figures and historical moments that make a team. Other Big 50 titles on Chicago sports include: The Big 50: Chicago Bears The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks

Download or read book CHICAGO CUBS FACTS TRIVIATM written by Wayne Mausser and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-06-23 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What position did Charlie Hollocher play? Who was Don Kessinger traded to the Cardinals for? How many pinch hit home runs did Willie Smith hit for the Cubs? Mark Grace was the first rookie to lead the team in walks since who? In June of 1998, Sammy Sosa established a single-month record for homers. How many did he hit? Former manager Jim Riggleman began his managerial career with what minor league team? Relief pitcher Tom Gordon set a team record with how many consecutive save opportunities in 2001? How many shutouts did Kerry Wood have going into 2003?

Download or read book Amazing Tales from the Chicago Cubs Dugout written by Bob Logan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-02-07 with total page 462 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Amazing Stories From the Cubs Dugout is crammed with stories, quotes, and anecdotes about the greatest Cubs players of past and present. The story of the Cubs is part legend, part pathos; heroic and, on occasion, hilarious. Enjoy the heartbreak and joy of unforgettable afternoons at Wrigley Field. Without a doubt Amazing Stories From the Cubs Dugout is a must for any Chicago Cubs fan.

Download or read book Chicago Cubs written by Wayne Mausser and published by Lkp Group. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 159 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Chicago Cubs Facts and Trivia written by Wayne Mausser and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2010-06-23 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What position did Charlie Hollocher play? Who was Don Kessinger traded to the Cardinals for? How many pinch hit home runs did Willie Smith hit for the Cubs? Mark Grace was the first rookie to lead the team in walks since who? In June of 1998, Sammy Sosa established a single-month record for homers. How many did he hit? Former manager Jim Riggleman began his managerial career with what minor league team? Relief pitcher Tom Gordon set a team record with how many consecutive save opportunities in 2001? How many shutouts did Kerry Wood have going into 2003?

Download or read book Chicago Cubs Facts Trivia written by Wayne Mausser and published by E B Houchin Company. This book was released on 1996 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Essential Cubs written by Doug Myers and published by McGraw-Hill. This book was released on 1999 with total page 386 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This informative and entertaining review of more than 100 years of Chicago Cubs baseball is a grand slam for any Cubs fan. Myers covers the most memorable moments, greatest performances, and oddest quirks in the team's history.

Download or read book The Ultimate Chicago Cubs Trivia Book written by Ray Walker and published by . This book was released on 2020-09-07 with total page 140 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Calling all Chicago Cubs fans! The Ultimate Chicago Cubs Trivia Book is a staple for anyone who loves baseball, sports trivia, and the Cubbies. You will be tested on your knowledge of mind-blowing facts from the early days of the franchise all the way to the Cubs' first World Series win in over a century. Within these pages, you will find answers to over 350 trivia questions as well as hundreds of interesting facts, including: David Ross was the first MLB contestant on which reality competition show? On December 13, 2010, the Canada Post announced that Fergie Jenkins would be honored with his own postage stamp to celebrate Black History Month. The stamp was issued in February 2011. Former Cub Andre Dawson now owns and operates a ________ in Miami, Florida. (Spoiler alert: It's not somewhere you want to visit.) Which country's team did Anthony Rizzo play for in the 2013 World Baseball Classic? Which Cubs player was named World Series MVP in 2016? Whether you're a lifelong Cubs fan or are simply looking to hit one out of the park on MLB Trivia Night at your local bar, The Ultimate Chicago Cubs Trivia Book is a grand slam.

Download or read book Cubsology Trivia Challenge written by Kick the Ball and published by Kick the Ball Limited. This book was released on 2009-02-15 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2008 baseball season, Cubsology Trivia Challenge offers Cub fans the opportunity to relive the greatest moments of Chicago, including: -World Series Championships -National League Pennants -Player of the Year Awards -Club Records -Player Records -Hall of Fame -Player Awards -Key Player Stats -Managers and Coaches Awards -Key Managers Stats -Key Rivalries -And Much More Each of the book's 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS allows players to give informed answers even for the book's more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book's players even greater knowledge about correct responses. The book also includes the publisher's unique COOL FACTS placed at the end of each of the first four sections. Cool Facts allow the book's researcher more freedom to highlight and expand on particularly interesting or thought-provoking facts about the team and its history. Two SCORE SHEETS located at the end of the book permit players to record their answers as they play, to calculate their scores for each of the book's five sections as well as their final overall score, and to determine winners for multi-player situations. All of this makes Cubsology Trivia Challenge a great gift for yourself or for friends and family.

Download or read book The Big 50 Chicago Cubs written by Carrie Muskat and published by Big 50. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs. Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team, counting down from No. 50 to No. 1. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and more.

Download or read book 100 Things Cubs Fans Should Know Do Before They Die written by Jimmy Greenfield and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2016-05-01 with total page 304 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Cubs fan should know. More than a look at the century-long wait for another World Series win, the book contains crucial information for Cubs fans, such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things Cubs also includes a list of must-do Cubs-related activities, which include taking in Wrigley field, traveling to Arizona for spring training, and sipping beers at the best Cubs bars around the country.This new, updated edition features the new generation of Cubs stars, including manager Joe Maddon, sluggers Anthony Rizzo and Kris Bryant, and ace Jon Lester.

Download or read book The 50 States written by Gabrielle Balkan and published by . This book was released on 2024-05-09 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 50 States is a state-by-state guide to the USA featuring historical timelines, famous trailblazers, natural wonders and much more, all bursting from colourful, infographic maps and fact boxes.

Download or read book 50 Cities of the U S A written by Gabrielle Balkan and published by Wide Eyed Editions. This book was released on 2017-09-07 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Anchorage to Washington D.C., take a trip through America’s well-loved cities with this unique A-Z like no other, lavishly illustrated and annotated with key cultural icons, from famous people and inventions to events, food, and monuments. Explore skyscraper streets, museum miles, local food trucks, and city parks of the United States of America and discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, culture, and diversity that have helped make America what it is today. Cities include Anchorage • Atlanta • Austin • Baltimore • Birmingham • Boise • Boston • Burlington • Charleston • Charlotte • Cheyenne • Chicago • Cleveland • Columbus • Denver • Detroit • Hartford • Honolulu • Houston • Indianapolis • Jacksonville • Kansas City • Las Vegas • Little Rock • Los Angeles • Louisville • Memphis • Miami • Milwaukee • Minneapolis-St. Paul • Nashville • New Orleans • New York • Newark • Newport • Oklahoma City • Philadelphia • Phoenix • Pittsburgh • Portland, ME • Portland, OR • Rapid City • Salt Lake City • San Francisco • Santa Fe • Seattle • St. Louis • Tucson • Virginia Beach • Washington, D.C. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series:The 50 States, The 50 States: Activity Book, The 50 States: Fun Facts, 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, Only in America!, and We Are the 50 States.

Download or read book The 50 Greatest Players in Cubs History written by Robert W. Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2017-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In a long-awaited comeback, the Chicago Cubs finally broke their losing streak by winning the 2016 World Series. After 108 years, the Cubs basked in their victory at Wrigley Field. In this book Robert Cohen continues the excitement by celebrating the fifty best players the Cubs have ever had. In a fascinating collection of biographies, statistics, and quotes, a well-defined system is used to rank the players. Memorable players like Ernie Banks, Andre Dawson, Ron Santo, and Ryne Sandberg are all included. This book is sure to spark debate among Cubs fans about who should really be number one. This book carefully examines the careers of the fifty men who made the greatest impact on one of the most successful franchises in the history of professional sports. Features include quotes from opposing players and former teammates, summaries of each players best season, recaps of their most memorable performances, and listings of their notable achievements.

Download or read book The Chicago Cubs written by Rich Cohen and published by . This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After his first Cubs game when Rich Cohen was eight, his father asked him to make a promise. "Promise me you will never be a Cubs fan. The Cubs do not win," he explained, "and because of that, a Cubs fan will have a diminished life determined by low expectations. That team will screw up your life." Here he captures the story of the team, its players and crazy days-- not just what happened, but what it felt like and what it meant. He searches for the cause of the famous curse, and came to see the curse as a burden but also as a blessing.

Download or read book Wrigley Field Year by Year written by Sam Pathy and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2019-05-07 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than just a lavishly illustrated and highly readable book, Wrigley Field Year by Year, originally published in 2014 and updated through the 2018 season, is the result of a quarter century of meticulous research. Written by a baseball historian and recognized authority on the “Friendly Confines,” this is the first book to detail each year of the storied park’s existence. The book covers not only the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Federal League baseball teams in detail, it touches on the Chicago Bears football team, basketball, hockey, high school sports, track and field, and political rallies. It references activities and changes throughout the park and in its neighborhood on Chicago’s North Side. In addition to pertinent Cubs statistics, the author’s year-by-year coverage includes: A “game of the year” A description of unusual and interesting happenings in the ballpark A quote from the year that best captures its essence Supplementing the year-by-year approach are nine chapters that divide Wrigley Field’s rich history into nine “innings” along with informative appendixes that will delight every Cubs fan, from the casual to the obsessed. The book’s easy-to-use format and wealth of information make it a resource that readers will turn to again and again.