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It’s life in Chicago at their annual Cubs convention, where thousands congregate and wildly cheer at the sight of everyone from their mascot to minor-league prospects to Sammy Sosa, with hope ...
Chicago Cubs co-owner Laura Ricketts is leading a group that has agreed to purchase the National Women's Soccer League's Chicago Red Stars. Ricketts said Tuesday in a statement she is “honored ...
On October 27, 2009, the Ricketts family, with Tom Ricketts as board chairman, officially took over 95% ownership of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field, and 25% ownership of Comcast SportsNet Chicago. The Tribune opted to retain a 5% ownership stake in the team [ 22 ] and the Chicago Cubs acquired the remaining stake in 2019.
The Cubs have had 13 general managers. [4] The general manager controls player transactions, hiring and firing of the coaching staff, and negotiates with players and agents regarding contracts. [5] [6] The first person to officially hold the title of general manager for the Cubs was Charles Weber, who assumed the title in 1934. [4] #
The Tribune retained 5% ownership. [27] Ricketts representing the Cubs organization at the 2010 Chicago Pride Parade, accompanied by former Cubs player Ernie Banks. Laura Ricketts joins her three brothers, Tom, Pete and Todd, on the board of the Chicago Cubs. Her brother Tom is the chairman and led the acquisition. [4]
Sammy Sosa of the Chicago Cubs during the Cubs' 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in game 3 of the 2003 NLDS at Wrigley Field in Chicago. On Wednesday, as the Cubs announced a festival for fans ...
The Chicago White Stockings, (today's Chicago Cubs), began spring training in Hot Springs, Arkansas, in 1886. President Albert Spalding (founder of Spalding Sporting Goods) and player/manager Cap Anson brought their players to Hot Springs and played at the Hot Springs Baseball Grounds. The concept was for the players to have training and ...
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