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    Chicago Cubs All-Time Greats
    Chicago Cubs All-Time Greats
    Chicago Cubs All-Time Greats
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    Chicago Cubs All-Time Greats

    By Brendan Flynn

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    One of the oldest and most beloved teams in baseball, the Chicago Cubs have called Wrigley Field home for more than 100 years. The longtime lovable losers finally broke their World Series curse in 2016 and have remained a title contender ever since. From the legends of the game to today’s superstars, get to know the players who've made the Cubs one of MLB’s top teams through the years.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherNorth Star Editions
    Release dateJan 1, 2021
    ISBN9781634943444
    Chicago Cubs All-Time Greats
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    Brendan Flynn

    Brendan Flynn is a San Francisco resident and an author of numerous children’s books. In addition to writing about sports, Flynn also enjoys competing in triathlons, Scrabble tournaments, and chili cook-offs.

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