Books for Chicago Cubs Fans

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Books for Chicago Cubs Fans

I am from Chicago and have been following the Chicago Cubs for all of my life. I've been to many games at Wrigley Field throughout the years and have always kept an eye on the team through the good and the bad.

Books on the Cubs are varied from the history of the Cubs, to historical information on successful teams, to the billy goat curse, to Wrigley Field. If you like the Chicago Cubs there is a book for you and it is listed here.

The History of the Chicago Cubs

The place to start is the history of the Chicago Cubs. Where did they play their first years? When was Wrigley Field built? Who were the Cubs managers? Read about the history of the Chicago Cubs.

The Cubs: The Complete Story of Chicago Cubs Baseball

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The History of the Chicago Cubs (Baseball (Mankato, Minn.).) by Aaron Frisch

The History of the Chicago Cubs (Baseball (Mankato, Minn.).) by Aaron Frisch

Highlights the key personalities and memorable gam more...0 points

365 Oddball Days in Chicago Cubs History by John Snyder

365 Oddball Days in Chicago Cubs History by John Snyder

This entertaining and informative reference reveal more...0 points

Our Chicago Cubs: Inside the History and the Mystery of Baseball's Favorite Franchise by Rick Phalen

Our Chicago Cubs: Inside the History and the Mystery of Baseball's Favorite Franchise by Rick Phalen

This book takes a look at the inside history and t more...0 points

Chicago Cubs Yesterday & Today by Steve Johnson

Chicago Cubs Yesterday & Today by Steve Johnson

Open this book and explore the life and times of one more...0 points

Yesterday and Today Baseball: Chicago Cubs by Saul Wisnia Forward by: Ron Santos

Yesterday and Today Baseball: Chicago Cubs by Saul Wisnia Forward by: Ron Santos

The greatest Cubs players, the greatest Cubs teams, more...0 points

Cubs Journal: Year-by-Year and Day-by-Day with the Chicago Cubs Since 1876 by John Snyder

Cubs Journal: Year-by-Year and Day-by-Day with the Chicago Cubs Since 1876 by John Snyder

Cubs Journal is the ultimate Windy City baseball fan's more...0 points

Cubs Collection: 100 Years of Chicago Cubs Images by Mark Stang

Cubs Collection: 100 Years of Chicago Cubs Images by Mark Stang

Over 225 black and white photographs span 100 years more...0 points

The Complete Chicago Cubs: Fully Revised & Up to Date. The Total Encyclopedia of the Team by Derek Gentile

The Complete Chicago Cubs: Fully Revised & Up to Date. The Total Encyclopedia of the Team by Derek Gentile

The most definitive and up-to-date encyclopedia ever more...0 points

Chicago Cubs Encyclopedia (Baseball Encyclopedias Of Nort) by Jerome Holtzman

Chicago Cubs Encyclopedia (Baseball Encyclopedias Of Nort) by Jerome Holtzman

The Chicago Cubs Encyclopedia presents the touchin more...0 points

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Wrigley Field

No Chicago Cubs webpage or list can be complete without mentioning Wrigley Field. Find out the history of the scoreboard, the ivy, and the field itself.

A Day at the Park: In Celebration of Wrigley Field

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Home of the Chicago Cubs

Wrigley Field: The Unauthorized Biography by Stuart Shea

Wrigley Field: The Unauthorized Biography by Stuart Shea

Bathed in sun and suds, Wrigley Field is home to t more...0 points

Wrigley Field : A Celebration of the Friendly Confines by Mark Jacob, Ernie Banks

Wrigley Field : A Celebration of the Friendly Confines by Mark Jacob, Ernie Banks

Created in conjunction with the Chicago Cubs, a unique more...0 points

Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs) With Sound 2010 Wall Calendar by Inc.- Turner Lang Holdings

Wrigley Field (Chicago Cubs) With Sound 2010 Wall Calendar by Inc.- Turner Lang Holdings

2010 WRIGLEY FIELD (CHICAGO CUBS) 12X12 WALL CALEN more...0 points

Wrigley Field: A Ballpark Pop-up Book by Major League Baseball

Wrigley Field: A Ballpark Pop-up Book by Major League Baseball

Take a three-dimensional tour of the second-oldest more...0 points

Wrigley Field: Wrigley Jr. Company, William Wrigley, Jr., List of events at Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs franchise history, Cubs Win Flag, Ronnie Woo Woo, Wrigley Field (Los Angeles)

Wrigley Field: Wrigley Jr. Company, William Wrigley, Jr., List of events at Wrigley Field, Chicago Cubs franchise history, Cubs Win Flag, Ronnie Woo Woo, Wrigley Field (Los Angeles)

Wrigley Field. Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, William Wr more...0 points

Lost in the Ivy by Randy Richardson

Lost in the Ivy by Randy Richardson

Reporter Charley Hubbs has left almost everything more...0 points

Wise Guide Wrigley Field by John Buchanan and Andrew Buchanan

Wise Guide Wrigley Field by John Buchanan and Andrew Buchanan

Ever wonder when the ivy was planted on the outfie more...0 points

THE FAN-FRIENDLY GUIDE TO THE FRIENDLY CONFINES: A WRIGLEY FIELD COMPANION BOOK by DAN CAMPANA

THE FAN-FRIENDLY GUIDE TO THE FRIENDLY CONFINES: A WRIGLEY FIELD COMPANION BOOK by DAN CAMPANA

As the late, great Cubs announcer Harry Caray used more...0 points

Wrigleyworld: A Season in Baseball's Best Neighborhood by Kevin  Kaduk

Wrigleyworld: A Season in Baseball's Best Neighborhood by Kevin Kaduk

In Chicago, the Cubs are a source of hope and heartbreak, more...0 points

Pictures from Wrigley Field

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The 1908 Chicago Cubs, the last team to win the World Series

In Cubs history, there are special years. I'm highlighting the Cubs team that won the last World Series here. I will hopefully be able to change this in the upcoming decade.

When the Cubs Won It All: The 1908 Championship Season

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More Chicago Cubs Teams books

From the last World Series team to the 1969 Cubs, each team had its ups and downs.

The Best Team Ever - A Novel of America, Chicago, and the 1907 Cubs by Alan Alop, Doc Noel

The Best Team Ever - A Novel of America, Chicago, and the 1907 Cubs by Alan Alop, Doc Noel

The Best Team Ever captures the essence of a century-old more...0 points

Miracle Collapse: The 1969 Chicago Cubs by Doug Feldmann

Miracle Collapse: The 1969 Chicago Cubs by Doug Feldmann

Civil unrest at home, war abroad, and political uncertainty more...0 points

Wrigley Field's Last World Series: The Wartime Chicago Cubs and the Pennant of 1945 by Charles N. Billington

Wrigley Field's Last World Series: The Wartime Chicago Cubs and the Pennant of 1945 by Charles N. Billington

I don't care who wins, as long as it s the Cubs! --legendary more...0 points

This is the Year! The Historic 2008 Chicago Cubs by Chicago Tribune

This is the Year! The Historic 2008 Chicago Cubs by Chicago Tribune

Inside the Cubs quest for a title Poised to enter the more...0 points

Root for the Cubs: Charlie Root and the 1929 Chicago Cubs by Roger Snell

Root for the Cubs: Charlie Root and the 1929 Chicago Cubs by Roger Snell

This is the story of a year in the life of Charles more...0 points

Out of the Blue: The Remarkable Story of the 2003 Chicago Cubs. by Chicago Tribune

Out of the Blue: The Remarkable Story of the 2003 Chicago Cubs. by Chicago Tribune

A chronicle of the Cubs memorable 2003 season, fro more...0 points

September Streak: The 1935 Chicago Cubs Chase the Pennant by Doug Feldmann

September Streak: The 1935 Chicago Cubs Chase the Pennant by Doug Feldmann

With the recent success of the Gas House Gang as backdrop, more...0 points

When the Cubs Won It All: The 1908 Championship Season by George R. Matthews

When the Cubs Won It All: The 1908 Championship Season by George R. Matthews

In the fall of 1908, no one could have guessed tha more...0 points

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The Cubs Win the Pennant!: Charlie Grimm, the Billy Goat Curse, and the 1945 World Series Run by John C. Skipper

The Cubs Win the Pennant!: Charlie Grimm, the Billy Goat Curse, and the 1945 World Series Run by John C. Skipper

On September 29, 1945, the Chicago Cubs' fireball more...0 points

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When Chicago Ruled Baseball: The Cubs-White Sox World Series of 1906 by Bernard A. Weisberger

When Chicago Ruled Baseball: The Cubs-White Sox World Series of 1906 by Bernard A. Weisberger

In 1906, the baseball world saw something that had more...0 points

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Gabby Hartnett: The Life and Times of the Cubs' Greatest Catcher by William McNeil

Gabby Hartnett: The Life and Times of the Cubs' Greatest Catcher by William McNeil

Gabby Harnett is believed by many to be the greatest more...0 points

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Three Finger: The Mordecai Brown Story by Cindy Thomson, Scott Brown

Three Finger: The Mordecai Brown Story by Cindy Thomson, Scott Brown

On October 8, 1908, Mordecai Brown clutched a half-dozen more...0 points

Chicago Cubs photos

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The men who make the Chicago Cubs

Ron Santo: For the Love of Ivy

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More books about your favorite Chicago Cubs

Where's Harry?: Steve Stone Remembers 25 Years with Harry Caray by Steve Stone

Where's Harry?: Steve Stone Remembers 25 Years with Harry Caray by Steve Stone

A friend of the legendary sportscaster for more th more...0 points

Fergie: My Life from the Cubs to Cooperstown by Fergie Jenkins, Lew Freedman, Foreword by Billy Williams

Fergie: My Life from the Cubs to Cooperstown by Fergie Jenkins, Lew Freedman, Foreword by Billy Williams

Ferguson "Fergie"Jenkins is much more th more...0 points

Mark Grace Winning with Grace (Baseball Superstar) by Barry Rozner

Mark Grace Winning with Grace (Baseball Superstar) by Barry Rozner

As the kind of player who is not afraid to get his more...0 points

Nice Guys Finish Last by Leo Durocher, Ed Linn

Nice Guys Finish Last by Leo Durocher, Ed Linn

"I believe in rules. Sure I do. If there weren't more...0 points

Sweet Lou and the Cubs: A Year Inside the Dugout by George Castle

Sweet Lou and the Cubs: A Year Inside the Dugout by George Castle

Sweet Lou and the Cubs chronicles from the inside-out more...0 points

Thanks for Listening! by Jack Brickhouse

Thanks for Listening! by Jack Brickhouse

This book is an inside look at Brickhouse's half-a more...0 points

Jack Brickhouse: A Voice for All Seasons by Janice A. Petterchak

Jack Brickhouse: A Voice for All Seasons by Janice A. Petterchak

Jack Brickhouse: A Man For All Seasons spans the hall more...0 points

Chicago Cubs: Tinker To Evers To Chance, IL (Images of Baseball) by Art Ahrens

Chicago Cubs: Tinker To Evers To Chance, IL (Images of Baseball) by Art Ahrens

It has been a long time. Joe Tinker, Johnny Evers, more...0 points

Billy Williams: My Sweet-Swinging Lifetime With the Cubs by Fred Mitchell, Billy Williams

Billy Williams: My Sweet-Swinging Lifetime With the Cubs by Fred Mitchell, Billy Williams

Reliable, quiet, and often overshadowed in the med more...0 points

The Chicago Cubs Curse

There have been many books written about the Chicago Cubs curse.

Merkle's Curse: Why the Chicago Cubs Have Not Won a World Series Since 1908

Amazon Price: $19.25 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

The curse of the Chicago Cubs

Da Curse of the Billy Goat, The Chicago Cubs, Pennant Races, and Curses by Steve Gatto

Da Curse of the Billy Goat, The Chicago Cubs, Pennant Races, and Curses by Steve Gatto

The Story of "Da Curse of the Billy Goat." more...0 points

The Billy Goat Curse: Losing and Superstition in Cubs Baseball Since World War 2 by Gil Bogen

The Billy Goat Curse: Losing and Superstition in Cubs Baseball Since World War 2 by Gil Bogen

In 1945 the most famous curse in sports was placed more...0 points

The Original Curse: Did the Cubs Throw the 1918 World Series to Babe Ruth's Red Sox and Incite the Black Sox Scandal? by Sean Deveney

The Original Curse: Did the Cubs Throw the 1918 World Series to Babe Ruth's Red Sox and Incite the Black Sox Scandal? by Sean Deveney

IN THE GRAND TRADITION OF EIGHT MEN OUT . . . the untold more...0 points

Wrigley Blues: The Year the Cubs Played Hardball with the Curse (But Lost Anyway) by Will Wagner

Wrigley Blues: The Year the Cubs Played Hardball with the Curse (But Lost Anyway) by Will Wagner

It's baseball's longest-running tale of woe. Since more...0 points

The Cubs Win the Pennant!: Charlie Grimm, the Billy Goat Curse, and the 1945 World Series Run by John C. Skipper

The Cubs Win the Pennant!: Charlie Grimm, the Billy Goat Curse, and the 1945 World Series Run by John C. Skipper

On September 29, 1945, the Chicago Cubs' fireball more...0 points

Chicago Cubs Trivia

You'll need the almanac

The Complete Chicago Cubs: The Total Encyclopedia of the Team

Amazon Price: $15.17 (as of 05/31/2012)Buy Now

Trivia and stats of the Chicago Cubs

Chicago Cubs Trivia Teasers by Steve Johnson

Chicago Cubs Trivia Teasers by Steve Johnson

Think you're a real Cubby fan? Test your knowledge more...0 points

Cubsology Trivia Challenge: Chicago Cubs Baseball by Kick The Ball

Cubsology Trivia Challenge: Chicago Cubs Baseball by Kick The Ball

Updated with fun and interesting facts through the more...0 points

Do You Know the Chicago Cubs?: Test your expertise with these fastball questions (and a few curves) about your favorite team's hurlers, sluggers, stats and most memorable moments (Do You Know?) by Guy Robinson

Do You Know the Chicago Cubs?: Test your expertise with these fastball questions (and a few curves) about your favorite team's hurlers, sluggers, stats and most memorable moments (Do You Know?) by Guy Robinson

Test your expertise with these fastball questions (and more...0 points

The Ultimate Chicago Cubs Baseball Challenge by David Nemec

The Ultimate Chicago Cubs Baseball Challenge by David Nemec

Here is a seven-game World Series of entertainment more...0 points

The Complete Chicago Cubs: Fully Revised & Up to Date. The Total Encyclopedia of the Team by Derek Gentile

The Complete Chicago Cubs: Fully Revised & Up to Date. The Total Encyclopedia of the Team by Derek Gentile

The most definitive and up-to-date encyclopedia ever more...0 points

Cubs by the Numbers: A Complete Team History of the Cubbies by Uniform Number by Kasey Ignarski, Matthew Silverman, Al Yellon

Cubs by the Numbers: A Complete Team History of the Cubbies by Uniform Number by Kasey Ignarski, Matthew Silverman, Al Yellon

A lighthearted, anecdotal history of the Chicago Cubs more...0 points

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  • MrsPotts Feb 3, 2012 @ 3:13 pm | delete
    My DH is a cubs fan being from Chicago area originally. I had no idea there are so many books about the cubs. Thanks for the list! It gives me some gift ideas... :-)
  • gilwilson Sep 28, 2011 @ 9:56 pm | delete
    you need to add the book "Ron Santo: a perfect 10"....great lens
  • dexter-yarbrough Sep 11, 2011 @ 4:53 pm | delete
    Was at Wrigley last week. Great lens. Just be patient!
  • Momsbusy247 Dec 24, 2010 @ 12:02 am | delete
    Wow, just goes to show you, there is alot to say about Chicago!!!
  • Dec 23, 2010 @ 1:59 pm | delete
    Love Those Cubs!

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