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Sports History
The Chicago Cubs – 1876 – 1945
Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United StatesDuring 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 to! However, in this fascinating, one-of-a-kind multimedia … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2015
Harper College, Main Campus 1200 W. Algonquin Road, Palatine, United StatesIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in baseball – a perennial contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908.The second half of the 20th century entrenched that comes in … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1876 – 1945
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldDuring 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 to! However, in this fascinating, one-of-a-kind multimedia … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2015
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldIn the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in baseball – a perennial contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of the 20th century entrenched that comes … Continue reading
The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016
Ela Township Senior Center 380 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich, 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 – 1876 – 1945
Private VenueDuring 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 to! However, in this fascinating, one-of-a-kind multimedia … 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
Jackie Robinson
North Shore Senior Center 161 Northfield Road, NorthfieldJackie 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
Algonquin Area Public Library District 2600 Harnish Dr. , lgonquin, IL 60102In 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
Lake Forest/Lake Bluff Senior Center 100 E. Old Mill Road, Lake Forest, IL, United StatesDuring 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 to! However, in this fascinating, one-of-a-kind multimedia … Continue reading