From the Pages of Vine Line: Don Zimmer lived a baseball life
(Getty Images) For the August issue of Vine Line, we took a look back at the inimitable career of former Cubs player, coach and manager Don Zimmer. On July 17, 1990, manager Don Zimmer’s struggling...
View ArticleFrom the Pages of Vine Line: Jack Brickhouse’s voice defined the Cubs for...
Jack Brickhouse, the longtime face and voice of the Chicago Cubs on WGN broadcasts, was eternally and unapologetically an optimist. From 1941-81, including 33 years in the television booth, Brickhouse...
View ArticleHot Off the Press: The November issue goes inside Wrigley Field’s 1060 Project
On April 23, 1914, a new and thoroughly modern ballpark opened up on Chicago’s North Side. When the gates were flung wide on the Federal League’s crown jewel, Weeghman Park, fans were treated to their...
View ArticleCubs Hall of Famer Ernie Banks dies at age 83
(Photo courtesy National Baseball Hall of Fame Library) The Chicago Cubs tonight are saddened to announce that Hall of Famer Ernie Banks, the greatest Cub in franchise history, has passed away at the...
View ArticleErnie Banks statue to be placed on display in Daley Plaza as a public memorial
The Chicago Cubs and Mayor Rahm Emanuel announced Sunday that Ernie Banks’ Wrigley Field statue will be placed in Daley Plaza this week from Wednesday morning through Saturday, allowing fans to honor...
View ArticleCubs release details for Ernie Banks memorial and procession
The Cubs today released details for Saturday’s memorial service in honor of Ernie Banks at Fourth Presbyterian Church and the procession that will pass Ernie Banks’ statue in Daley Plaza and Wrigley...
View ArticleFrom the Pages of Vine Line: Remembering Harry Caray’s legacy
(Photo courtesy Chicago Cubs) Holy cow! From 1982-98, there was no bigger personality at Wrigley Field than Hall of Fame broadcaster and man about town Harry Caray. His passion for the Cubs was rivaled...
View ArticleCubs to honor Ernie Banks at Spring Training, Opening Night at Wrigley Field
Following the passing of Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, the Chicago Cubs have announced plans to pay tribute to the Hall of Famer during Spring Training, Opening Night at Wrigley Field and throughout the 2015...
View ArticleFormer Cubs pitcher Milt Pappas dies at age 76
(Photo by Stephen Green) Chicago Cubs Executive Chairman Tom Ricketts has issued the following statement on the passing of Milt Pappas, 76, who was a 17-year MLB veteran and pitched for the Cubs from...
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