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Sports History
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United StatesIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century entrenched … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Private VenueIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century entrenched … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Highland Park Country Club 1201 Park Avenue West, Highland Park IL, IL, United StatesIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century entrenched … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Private VenueIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century entrenched … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1876 – 1945
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILDuring dismal errors of repeated failure of the Chicago Cubs, fans were often heard to exclaim "Anyone can have a bad century!" After World War II, the Cubs were, generally, very bad baseball team! However, in this fascinating, one-of-a-kind multimedia … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century entrenched … Continue reading
Jackie Robinson
Highland Park Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, ILJackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. The dramatic story of how Branch Rickey defied the baseball establishment by promoting to the major leagues the first African American players ever to walk on the field is a fascinating story. However, … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Libertyville Senior Center 135 W. Church Street, Libertyville, ILIn the first half of the 20th century, the Chicago Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in all of baseball – a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball's 20th century … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
Fremont Public Library 1170 N. Midlothian Road, Mundelein, IL, United StatesThis program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year! Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I … Continue reading
Looking Back, Looking Ahead – 2018 In Review
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldThis program is my most eagerly awaited event of the year! Each December I present my choices for the top news stories of the year, the top ten quotes and the top ten new words of the year. Then I … Continue reading