The 50 Greatest Players in Cubs History (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781681570556)

One of the National League's charter franchises, the Chicago Cubs have been in existence since 1876, when they were first known as the White Stockings. The winners of 17 National League pennants and three World Series, the Cubs have featured several truly exceptional players through the years, including Ernie Banks, Billy Williams, and Ryne Sandberg. But which men who have taken the field for the Cubs are the finest in franchise history? Examining every player who has ever donned a Cubs uniform, Robert W. Cohen ranks the best of the best in The 50 Greatest Players in Cubs History.

This book carefully examines the careers of the fifty men who made the greatest impact on one of the National League's most historic franchises. Features include quotes from opposing players and former teammates, summaries of each player's best season, recaps of their most memorable performances, and listings of their notable achievements.

Including players such as Gabby Hartnett, Hack Wilson, Ron Santo, Ferguson Jenkins, and Andre Dawson, this book is sure to fuel debate among Cubs fans.

Author: Robert W. Cohen
ISBN-10: 1681570556
ISBN-13: 9781681570556
Publisher: Blue River Press
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2017
Pages: 400
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.30w x 1.60d