The Chicago Cubs got its name as many players defected to the Chicago White Sox in the early 20th century. So the baseball team’s roster was replaced mostly by very young men. .
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(Not So) Fun Fact: Black Sox Scandal
During the 1919 World Series against the Cincinnati Reds, the White Sox ended up losing the championship. Many were skeptical because their team did seem so superior to the Cincinnati Reds. Turned out that eight players colluded with a crime boss to throw the game for the sake of gambling a profit. They were eventually caught with their…
Things I Like: Shameless (TV Series) Season 8
As many of you remember, I’ve spent a good chunk of this year watching Shameless. It’s taken me quite a number of months, but I’m finally caught up with the antics of this crazy Chicago family of Gallaghers. This doesn’t mean the series is over, I’m just caught up with all the current seasons out…
Fun Fact: The Chicago Bulls GM Who Didn’t Believe in Michael Jordan
When Chicago Bulls General Manager Rod Thorn drafted Michael Jordan he said “We Wish He Were 7 Feet, But He Isn’t… Jordan Isn’t Going To Turn This Franchise Around.”
Things I Like: Shameless (TV Series) Season 6
For the majority of this year, I’ve been watching Shameless and I’m already done with the sixth season. Up until now, it’s been difficult for any season to top the first in my book. Could the sixth season have done it or did it slip up a little? The big sister Fiona Gallagher is doing…
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