Author Archives: Roger

I was at college at this time. Two friends and I took the Subway to the park and bought our tickets maybe an hour before game time — box seats behind the Cubs dugout. Note how empty the park was … Continue reading →

Again, I have no memory of this game, just a scorecard made out in my handwriting. In May, 1974, I would have been 16. The Cubs won 5-3.

I don’t remember this game, and I have no details except a scorecard made out in my handwriting. The Cubs lost, 5-4.

From my sister’s diary: Today we started out early and went to Chicago. First Dad met a friend at some fishing tackle place in town and then we ate lunch at Moody’s Sweet Shop. Later we saw the Cubs play … Continue reading →

From my sister’s diary: Today we went to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago. Then we went to Wrigley Field to watch the Cubs lose to the St. Louis Cardinals. Ernie Banks hit a home run just for me. Stan Musial … Continue reading →