Cubs History Books

[CUB5]

I'm looking to pick up a couple of Cubs books about the history of the club. I've seen a 'White Sox Encyclopedia' out there that would perfect (if they have one for the Cubs). Anyone know of some good Cubs books? I also wouldn't mind picking up a few memoirs by some of the best players we've had. I've seen one by Fergie that looks good.

[Butcher]

I have a book called "The Complete Chicago Cubs." It's sort of an encyclopedia of the team. It was published in 2002, though...so while it has a ton of great stuff in it -- lots of historical and little-known facts, it's obviously missing our "golden years." I'm guessing you can find something better.

[CUB5]

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Thanks! I'll check that out. It's weird that as popular as the Cubs are there aren't more books on the subject. Most that I see are about "the curse" and other crap like that.

[kbwsb]

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Thanks! I'll check that out. It's weird that as popular as the Cubs are there aren't more books on the subject. Most that I see are about "the curse" and other crap like that.
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That's interesting...I'd have thought there'd be a ton of books about the team.
I'd love to read an account of the late 60's-early 70's incarnation (although the reason it hasn't been done is likely because it'd be too frustrating; a team with all-stars at almost every position, a HOF manager, and 3.5 HOF players. No pennants).

[Andy]

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Thanks! I'll check that out. It's weird that as popular as the Cubs are there aren't more books on the subject. Most that I see are about "the curse" and other crap like that.
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I also have that book. It's a little aged now, but it covers just about topic to do with the Cubs.

[CUB5]

I looked it up on Amazon and it was updated in 2004. Odd that there isn't a new edition available.

[jstraw]

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Beat it.

[vitaminB]

Gene Wojahowssflksdjfls;jf si's book is pretty good. It's about 2004, the year we were supposed to dominate.