In the first half of the 20th century, the Cubs were one of the mightiest teams in baseball—a perennial pennant contender despite not winning the World Series since 1908. The second half of baseball’s 20th century entrenched a memorable … Continue reading
During 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, a very bad baseball team! However, in this fascinating, one-of-a-kind … Continue reading
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. The dramatic story of how Branch Rickey defied the baseball establishment by promoting the major leagues the first African American players ever to walk on the field is fascinating. However, Jackie Robinson is … Continue reading
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier in baseball. The dramatic story of how Branch Rickey defied the baseball establishment by promoting the major leagues the first African American players ever to walk on the field is fascinating. However, Jackie Robinson is … Continue reading