By Rick Kaempfer
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Mar 2nd, 2020
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Today is Kasimir Pulaski day, which is a big deal to Chicago’s large Polish population. There have been exactly five players in big league history who were born in Poland, and one of them played for the Cubs. His EVERY CUB EVER entry is listed below… ~Moe Drabowsky 1935 (Cubs 1956-1960) M...
By Rick Kaempfer
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May 1st, 2018
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A tribute to all the Cubs named May on the first of May… ~Derrick May 1968 (Cubs 1990-1994) Derrick was a first round Cubs draft choice in 1986, and made his big league debut in 1990. The son of big leaguer Dave May didn’t really get regular playing time until 1992, but in his final [&hel...
By Rick Kaempfer
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Dec 9th, 2016
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There have been a few big losses from our World Series champs. Next year we won’t have Jason Hammel, Aroldis Chapman, Dexter Fowler or Jorge Soler. Jason was the first to go: Chicago Cubs decline option on pitcher Hammel Then the dam broke… BREAKING: #Aroldis #Chapman to #Yankees, five ye...
By Rick Kaempfer
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Sep 16th, 2016
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Division Champs! I was there at the game last night and left disappointed…but before I got home, the Cubs were crowned division champs thanks to a Cardinals loss. This is a great song about the Cubs, written by Tom Latourette. He and I have collaborated on songs in the past, and he tips his cap...
By Rick Kaempfer
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May 2nd, 2015
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If Mom’s a Cubs fan, don’t forget the Just One Bad Century store when you’re shopping for presents this year. She may love some of these JOBC t-shirts…...
By Rick Kaempfer
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Mar 31st, 2015
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A year ago the Cubs playing on Opening Day. We’re still a few days away from that this year, and the construction crew at Wrigley is pretty happy about that. Have you seen it lately? Cross your fingers. The Cubs plan to honor the late Ernie Banks on Opening Day. Ever wonder how Ernie’s st...
By Rick Kaempfer
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Mar 8th, 2015
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By Rick Kaempfer
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Feb 20th, 2015
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Just saw this tweet from Cubs beat writer Carrie Muskat… Condolences to family of former #Cubs player Gary Woods, who was scout with White Sox. He passed away Tues. Woods played in Chicago '82-'85 — Carrie Muskat (@CarrieMuskat) February 20, 2015 Gary was one of the Cubs who sang ...
By Rick Kaempfer
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Feb 19th, 2015
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Thanks so much to DNAinfo.com for this interview explaining our brand new feature Every Cub Ever. You can listen to it here....
By Rick Kaempfer
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Jan 24th, 2015
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There are lots of things written about Ernie Banks on this website, but in honor of Mr. Cub’s untimely passing, I thought I would put them all together in one place for you. First off, Ernie’s entry in my Every Cub Ever A-Z feature… ~Ernie Banks 1931 (Cubs 1953-1971) Ernie is not on...
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