Before the Curse: The Chicago Cubs' Glory Years, 1870-1945

by Carson Cunningham

Book Overview

Before the Curse: The Chicago Cubs' Glory Years, 1870-1945 brings to life the early history of the much beloved and often heartbreaking Chicago Cubs. Originally called the Chicago White Stockings, the team immediately established itself as a powerhouse, winning the newly formed National Base Ball League's inaugural pennant in 1876, repeating the feat in 1880 and 1881, and commanding the league in the decades to come. The legendary days of the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0252078160
• ISBN13: 9780252078163
• Release Date: December 2011
• Publisher: University of Illinois Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.3" x 9.2"