Cubs Forever: Memories from the Men Who Lived Them [Hardcover]

Bob Vorwald (Author), Stephen Green (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 5, 2008

For 60 years, WGN-TV has been taking you to the ballpark. And not just any ballpark, but Wrigley Field, with its ivy-covered walls, its Chicago-style hot dogs, and the lovable, occasionally heartbreaking Chicago Cubs. Your couch became your personal bleacher seat as you cheered along with Jack Brickhouse, Harry Caray, Steve Stone, Len Kasper, and Bob Brenly. Now, go behind the scenes with WGN and the Cubs as they celebrate 60 years of broadcasting triumphs with the people who've made you exclaim "Holy Cow!"

Exclusive interviews with former Cubs greats such as Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, Ron Santo, and Ryne Sandberg; celebrity Cubs fanatics like Jimmy Buffett, Bonnie Hunt, Jeff Garlin, and Mike Ditka; and Cubs faithful like the Lakeview Baseball Club and Cubs historian Ed Hartig fill the pages with magical memories from on and off the field. Get behind-the-scenes perspective and learn what it takes to get the broadcast, the locker room, and the field ready for game day from the WGN crew and ballpark employees. Relive some of the best Cubs moments from the past 60 years with interviews from the players who made them happen, including Greg Maddux, Andre Dawson, and Glenn Beckert. Finally, enjoy the accompanying DVD packed with more interview footage. Cubs Forever comes with a special DVD containing interviews with key Cubs and their fans of the past 60 years. Their unique insights, stories, and humor add a dimension that cannot be covered in the book alone.

Editorial Reviews

From the Inside Flap

For the past 60 years, the Chicago Cubs and WGN-TV have combined to bring a long-running, real-life serial program of joy, frustration, and passion--first to Chicago, then to a national cable audience. The WGN/Cubs relationship is unparalleled in the sports world, and the Cubs have been transformed into America's Team with loyal fans spread across the country. Cubs Forever celebrates the 60-year romance between the team, the superstation, and the fans. It brings to life some of the great games and moments in the team's history, such as Ernie Banks's 500th home run, the first night game at Wrigley Field, the 23-22 slugfest, and four no-hitters. Add in stories from the men who work behind the scenes at Wrigley Field and WGN, plus interviews with the team's many stars over this six-decade period, and you have a baseball bonanza for fans of all ages.

Cubs legends such as Hall of Famers Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ryne Sandberg; broadcasters Harry Caray, Jack Brickhouse, and Steve Stone; plus Cub fans from Bonnie Hunt to Jimmy Buffett to Bill Murray, commiserate on the ups and downs of being a Cubs fan.

Cubs photographer Stephen Green brings each page to life with a colorful selection of photographs from signature moments in Cubs history along with stunning new portraits of Cubs legends. In addition, Cubs Forever comes with a special DVD containing interviews with key Cubs players and broadcasters. Their unique insights, stories, and humor add a dimension that cannot be covered in the book alone.

About the Author

Bob Vorwald is the executive producer of WGN Sports, overseeing more than 160 Cubs, White Sox, and Bulls telecasts each year. He is a 25-year veteran of the Chicago sports scene, lifelong Cub fan, and writer/producer of the Cubs Forever: Celebrating 60 Years of WGN-TV and the Cubs documentary. Stephen Green has been the award-winning official team photographer of the Chicago Cubs since 1982. His previous work includes Wrigley Field: A Celebration of the Friendly Confines.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Triumph Books; Har/DVD Il edition (March 5, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 160078044X
• ISBN-13: 978-1600780448
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #579,575 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Cub's Fan needs to own this gem., April 21, 2008

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This review is from: Cubs Forever: Memories from the Men Who Lived Them (Hardcover)

Everybody who is now or has ever been a Chicago Cub's fan needs to own this book, which comes with a great video of exciting moments in Cub's history. The stories and photos are priceless. A special tribute to WGN Chicago for their T.V. coverage of Cub's Baseball for the last 60 years.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Cub fans forever, July 12, 2008

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This review is from: Cubs Forever: Memories from the Men Who Lived Them (Hardcover)

My husband and I saw the special on WGN so I got him the book for Fathers' Day. He loved it and keeps it by his chair. Great present but watch the video also, it brought tears to my eyes. Is this finally our year?

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great gift for that Cubs Fan, September 5, 2008

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Wanda (Saginaw, TX) - See all my reviews

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I bought this book for my husband's B-Day. He absolutely loved the book. This is the perfect gift for that Cubs fan.