Disclaimer: this book is a deviation from my normal considerations of Biblical or theological works. Well, on second thought -- maybe not. I am a die-hard and "religious" Cubs fan, so I guess it does...at least somewhat...stick with my focus on religious works!! : )
George F. Will has written a nice little history of the Chicago Cubs and Wrigley Field -- A Nice Little Place on the North Side: A History of Triumph, Mostly Defeat, and Incurable Hope at Wrigley Field. If you are a Cubs fan, or even just a baseball fan, then this is a must read. Will has a tremendous ability in the written word, and I am jealous of his talent.
Now, let's get right to the point -- if you are looking for a chapter-based book that has a logical order of grouped ideas, then you will be disappointed. Will has a logical order but he is all-over-the-page on some of the history of the ballpark. I have the reputation of being the "walking encyclopedia of worthless information," and I can honestly say that this book will help me retain that reputation. There are some absolutely wonderful nuggets of baseball records.
Some other things that you will keep with you -- the mental image of Al Capone sitting at a Cubs game, a Cubs manager that hated Ernie Banks, the impetus behind the famous outfield ivy, and the "myth" of Babe Ruth's famous called home run. I'm not going to spoil that one -- get the book and see for yourself.
A good read that will be lots of fun for you. I encourage anyone to pick this up and enjoy!
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