Wrigleyville

Author:

By Peter Golenbock

Format:

Paperback

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Price:

£12.50

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Baseball, Baseball Teams, Chicago Cubs

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Further Details

• Published: 1st Jun 1999
• ISBN: 0312156995
• Pages: 569
• Photos: 52

From Word of Sport:

Hugely comprehensive chronological account of the Chicago Cubs, tracing over 100y ears of history through the nostalgic reminiscences of writers, coaches, fans and players. Written with unrivalled attention to detail and a unique sensitivity to feeling and atmosphere, this makes for a remarkable Cubs tribute.

From the Publisher:

For celebrated sportwriter Peter Golenbock, Wrigleyville is a symbol of America's fidelity to its greatest sport. As he did with classics of sports literature, Bums (a history of the Brooklyn Dodgers) and Dynasty (a history of the New York Yankees), Golenbock turns to a team that has won and broken the hearts of generations of fans; the Chicago Cubs.

Utilizing dozens of personal interviews with players, coaches, fans, sportswriters, and clubhouse personnel, as well as out-of-print memiors by nineteeth-century players, Peter Golenbock has created a perfect gift for every baseball fan: a book that entertains, warms the heart, and touches the soul. This updated edition includes material from the team's past five years, such as Harry Caray's death, the magical seasons of Sammy Sosa and Kerry Wood, and the Cubs' 1998 playoff dive.