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Northsiders: Essays on the History and Culture of the Chicago Cubs

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Northsiders: Essays on the History and Culture of the Chicago Cubs - Wood, Gerald C (Editor), and Hazucha, Andrew (Editor)
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This collection of 19 essays examine the role of baseball's Cubs in the history and politics of Chicago. They focus on topics such as the rise of a nationwide fan base through the long reach of superstation WGN; the local uses and views of icons Ernie Banks, Ron Santo, and Ryne Sandberg; historical divides along lines of race (on the field) and class (in the stands); Wrigley Field as a public space both sacred and cursed; the importance of local and nationwide media coverage; and the Cubs' impact on Chicago music and ...

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Northsiders: Essays on the History and Culture of the Chicago Cubs 2008, McFarland & Company, Jefferson

ISBN-13: 9780786436231

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