Abstract
The last time the Chicago Cubs played in the World Series, World War II had just ended. The last time they won a World Series, World War I had not yet begun. But from 1906-1910 the Cubs not only played in the World Series four of the five years, they won two World Championships, as well. It was a time when the Cubs ruled baseball, and no one could have imagined the roller coaster adventures that were ahead for this grand old franchise.
In The Last Chicago Cubs Dynasty: Before the Curse, Hal Bock tells the story of this legendary team, the characters who were central to its success, and the misfortunes which have plagued the team ever since. Stars such as pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown and the double-play combination of Tinker to Evers to Chance are profiled, as are opponents who caused the Cubs unending headaches, like superstar pitcher Christy Mathewson and immortal shortstop Honus Wagner. A chronology and cast of characters set the stage for the reader before Bock delves into the early history of the Cubs and the assembly of what would become a dynasty. With talent to spare and just a little bit of luck going their way, the Chicago Cubs were unstoppable. But when an angry fan issued a curse on the team during the 1945 World Series, some believe it marked the beginning of the end for this storied franchise.
Featuring 100-year-old images from historic baseball cards, profiles of Hall of Fame legends, and a foreword by Cubs supporter and TV star Joe Mantegna, The Last Chicago Cubs Dynasty will appeal to all baseball fans, but especially to those always-passionate Cubs enthusiasts from around the nation.
Schlagworte
baseball- 47–60 4 Revenge 47–60
- 97–122 7 And Then . . . 97–122
- 133–148 9 After the Dynasty 133–148
- 169–182 11 The Other Guys 169–182
- 197–200 Notes 197–200
- 201–204 Bibliography 201–204
- 205–210 Index 205–210
- 211–211 About the Author 211–211
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- „... divisions in the clubhousethat sometimes deteriorated into fisticuffs with Evers right in themiddle. The ...” „... , headed by Brown.With a right hand missing his index finger and with two otherfingers bent out of shape ...” „... hitters.Further complicating the task for batters was the right-hander’shigh leg kick and ability to hide the ball ...”
- „... all but unbeatable and proved it right fromthe start of the season.The Cubs opened the 1907 season on ...” „... his full-time center fielder andslot him in the cleanup spot in the batting order, right behindSam ...” „... only thing Abner Dou-bleday ever started was the Civil War.”8It should be noted that Spalding, Chadwick ...”
- „... , a college-educated, handsome man who saidand did all the right things.And he was also probably the ...” „... straight shooter. Hewas low key; he didn’t drink, smoke, or chew tobacco; and he kepta civil tongue, which ...” „... lifetime batting average was .189.In 1969, he was voted the best right-handed pitcher in Pitts-burgh ...”
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