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Cubs Books
Browse the Cubs Books section of CBB to find the latest and greatest books related to the Chicago Cubs
and Wrigley Field. Though a partnership with Amazon.com, CBB gives you the ability to purchase the books
here!
Cubs Forever: Memories from the Men Who Lived Them
New! 5/6/08 Cubs Forever
Cubs Forever is a tribute to the historic relationship of WGN and the Chicago Cubs. Told by Bob Vorland, Executive Producer of WGN
Sports, Cubs Forever celebrates not only the games, announcers, players, and spectactular plays, but also the untold stories of the
WGN team that brings Cubs games to fans across the globe.
WGN, which also released the documentary, Cubs Forever: Celebrating 60
Years of WGN-TV and the Cubs, has played a critical role in helping to build the global fanbase for the Cubs for 60 years. In addition to
Vorland's insight, the book features photography from by official Cubs photographer Stephen Green, and also includes a DVD with extra
interviews from many Cubs greats. View the interview with the author of Cubs
Forever, Bob Vorwald.
New! 5/5/08 Classic Cubs: A Tribute to the Men and Magic of Wrigley Field
Well known sports artist, John Hanley, has spent over 20 years as a professional sports painter. Nominated for "Sports Artist of the Year" from
the United States Sport Art Museumuses in 2002, Hanley, uses his artistic talent to tell a deeper story of the Cubs and their
history. Hanley spent nearly 5 years, using 125 original drawings and paintings, putting together this tribute to the Cubs, their fans, and
Wrigley Field. View the interview with the author of Classic Cubs: A Tribute to the Men and Magic
of Wrigley Field, John Hanley.
New! 4/20/08 Haunted Baseball - Ghosts, Curses, Legends, and Eerie Events
Haunted Baseball digs deep into the paranormal side of the game of baseball. Dan and Mickey go the extra mile to bring forward the ballpark
stories around ghosts, curses, and paranormal events surrounding baseball stadiums and the players that play the game. View
the interview with the authors of Haunted Baseball, Mickey Bradley and Dan Gordon.
The Cubs Fan's Guide to Happiness
George Ellis helps uncover exactly what it is that keeps those relentless Cubs fans coming back to the corner of Addison and Sheffield
heartbreaking season-after-heartbreaking season. View the interview with
the author of The Cubs Fan's Guide to Happiness, George Ellis.
Wrigley Season Ticket 2007
Stuart Shea leads an all-star cast of writers putting together a preview of the 2007 Chicago Cubs under Lou Piniella. Great information
is gathered on the Cubs' top prospects, insider information on the media covering the Cubs, the Wood and Prior saga, and much more.
The book is a witty and honest assessment of the Cubs present and past. View the interview with
the author of Wrigley Season Ticket 2007, Stuart Shea.
Cubs Pride
The history of the Chicago Cubs dates back to the late 1800's when they were known as the Chicago White Stockings.
Today, they are known as the lovable losers of baseball, who last won a World Series in 1908 and were last playing
in a World Series in 1945. Cubs Pride takes you through a history of quotes from players, coaches,
reporters, actors, and other notable figures related to the Cubs. The book digs deep into the history of the Cubs talking about
everything from Ernie Banks' love of the game to the nostalgic feel of baseball at Wrigley Field.
View the interview with the author of Cubs Pride, Alan Ross.
The Cubs Win The Pennant
The Cubs’ journey to the National League pennant in 1945 is detailed here. The author interviewed nine
surviving members of the 1945 Cubs, including pitchers Erickson, Hank Borowy, Hank Wyse and Claude Passeau,
second baseman Don Johnson, shortstop Lenny Merullo, backup catcher Dewey Williams, first baseman Phil
Cavaretta, and outfielder Andy Pafko, and includes their recollections of that magical Cubs season. View the
interview with the author
of The Cubs Win The Pennant, John C. Skipper.
Wrigley Field's Last World Series
The last time the Cubs were in the World Series was 1945. Wrigley Field's Last World Series is a very
detailed account of the 1945 season and how World War II effected the team and the sport. View the
interview with the author
of Wrigley Field's Last World Series, Charles Billington.
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