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    The Big 50: Chicago Cubs: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Cubs
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    The Big 50: Chicago Cubs: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Cubs
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    The Big 50: Chicago Cubs: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Cubs

    By Carrie Muskat and Anthony Rizzo

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    About this ebook

    The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs

    Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and more.

    With dozens of interviews compiled over years of intimate access to the team, this is the perfect primer for new Cubs fans and an essential addition to a seasoned fan's collection.


    The Big 50 series take a deep dive into the fifty best figures and historical moments that make a team. Other Big 50 titles on Chicago sports include:

    • The Big 50: Chicago Bears
    • The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherIndependent Publishers Group
    Release dateApr 6, 2021
    ISBN9781641255912
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    The Big 50: Chicago Cubs: The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Cubs

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