Click on any entry in Barry Bradford’s Speaking Schedule for full details.

  • The Chicago Cubs – 1945 – 2016

    Ela Township Senior Center 380 Surryse Road, Lake Zurich, IL, United States

    In 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 Venue

    In 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, Northfield

     Jackie 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 60102

    In 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

    Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

    In 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 Venue

    In 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 States

    In 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 Venue

    In 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 Senior Center 1677 Old Deerfield Rd, Highland Park, IL

    In 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, IL

     Jackie 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