Vintage film on Fergie Jenkins review

The National Film Board of Canada produced a documentary on Cubs Hall of Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins in 1974. Fergie was a rare Major Leaguer at the time, he was Canadian. This 60-minute film is a fascinating look at the baseball life of Fergie during the 1972 and 1973 seasons as a Cub. The film quality and content [...]

August 22, 2009 Tags: Al Oliver, Billy Williams, Burt Hooten, Cubs, Don Kessinger, Ernie Banks, Fergie Jenkins, Jack Brickhouse, Leo Durocher, Manny Sanguillen, Pittsburgh Pirates, Randy Hundley, Roberto Clemente, Ron Santo Posted in: Wrigley Field, oldschool, players, review, tradition 3 Comments

Sam Fuld makes it easy on Lou

Yet another Cubs farm hand has been promoted to the big club, and making an impact. When Lou Piniella finally sat star outfielder Alfonso Soriano yesterday, it was rookie Sam Fuld that call the call to play left field. He made things easy on Lou by going 2 for 4 with a double and a [...]

July 2, 2009 Tags: Alfonso Soriano, Jack Wilson, Jimmy Rollins, Lou Piniella, Magglio Ordonez, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Sam Fuld, Seth McClung Posted in: Lou Piniella, game day, game recap, lineup, players, stats No Comments