(Editor's note: this originally ran on the eve of the final home series vs. St. Louis, but we're re-publishing it here and now as sadly, the prophecy has come true. “History doesn't repeat itself but it often rhymes,” as Mark Twain is often reputed to have said. While the final chapter is yet to be written, the story of the current Chicago Cubs greatly mirrors the narrative … [Read more...] about 2019 Chicago Cubs Have Alarming Number of Similarities to 2004
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Tom Ricketts Discusses the Cubs Future Direction
Thomas S. "Tom" Ricketts is chairman of the Chicago Cubs, and CEO of Incapital LLC, a Chicago investment bank that packages corporate bonds for retail investors. The son of Ameritrade founder J. Joseph Ricketts, Tom also directs TD Ameritrade Holding Corporation. Forbes estimates the Ricketts' family wealth ($1 Billion), consolidated under J. Joseph Ricketts at #371/ 400 on … [Read more...] about Tom Ricketts Discusses the Cubs Future Direction
The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!
Hey, everybody, the Cubs didn’t lose yesterday! That is right. They didn’t lose yesterday. Man, what a great feeling. Yep, that is what this season has become. I am happy because they couldn’t lose. That is awful. But we move forward because that is what Cubs fans do. And what is the treat we get for moving forward? The Cubs get to play three straight games against the … [Read more...] about The Chicago Cubs didn’t lose yesterday!!
More From Mr. Cub, Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts, Sec. of State White on Cubs License Plates
The Chicago Cubs unveiled a new license plate for the state of Illinois today! More on that here. Also, Mr. Cub Ernie Banks, owner Tom Ricketts, and Secretary of State Jesse White were on hand at Wrigley Field to unveil and discuss it. Watch the two videos below to virtually join the press conference. … [Read more...] about More From Mr. Cub, Cubs Owner Tom Ricketts, Sec. of State White on Cubs License Plates
New Cubs License Plate Unveiled by Ernie Banks, Jesse White, Tom Ricketts (Videos)
Before the formal press conference was even held and the design unveiled, the demand for Cubs license plates crashed the state's system. 210 people had placed orders before the Chicago Cubs and Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White had even unveiled the new Chicago Cubs permanent license plate. Money raised from the license plates will support public schools throughout the … [Read more...] about New Cubs License Plate Unveiled by Ernie Banks, Jesse White, Tom Ricketts (Videos)