The Flying Scot was a Cub for a few years, but everyone remembers him as the man that hit the walk off home run to clinch the pennant for the New York Giants.
He passed away yesterday at the age of 86.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
RIP Bobby Thomson
The Flying Scot was a Cub for a few years, but everyone remembers him as the man that hit the walk off home run to clinch the pennant for the New York Giants.
He passed away yesterday at the age of 86.
Monday, August 16, 2010
Harry and Elvis
On this day in 1977, the King of Rock and Roll passed away at the age of 42. Thousands of Elvis fans are currently flocking to Memphis to pay tribute to the man, but one story they probably won't tell or hear is this one: The day Harry Caray met Elvis Presley...
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Baseball Striking Again
It happened on this day in 1994. Baseball went on strike...again!
John Landecker and the Legends paid musical tribute to the moment.
I wrote the words in a fit of love/hate.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Monday, August 2, 2010
Wear your emotions on your chest
Every season there comes a time when the JOBC logo perfectly describes your emotions. If you're a Cubs fan, that time is now.
Buy your JOBC merchandise here.
Friday, July 30, 2010
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Walter Jacobson
One of Chicago's favorite TV newsmen, Walter Jacobson, turns 73 today. You may know him as a journalist, but I always like to think of him as a Cubs fan.
And a guy that shares my birthday. (Although I'm 26 years younger)
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