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Al Yellon, "The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book"
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Featured Book
The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book
The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book tests and expands your knowledge on your favorite baseball team—covering players’ careers from their rookie season, the All-Star Game, to Cooperstown and beyond! In this collection of 300 questions, seasoned baseball writer and Cubs historian Al Yellon tests your level of expertise on all things Cubbies.
Some of the many questions that Yellon poses include:
Who played the most games in Cubs history (Ernie Banks, with 2,528 games)?
Which pitchers threw two no-hitters as members of the Cubs (Ken Holtzman and Jake Arrieta)?
Can you name the manager that has the most wins in+franchise history with a losing record? (Jim Riggleman, who went 374-419 as manager of the Cubs)?
Which player has the most postseason hits and strikeouts in Cubs history (Kris Bryant, who has 35 hits and 52 strikeouts)?
North Sider stars and managers past and present are represented, from Cap Anson to Ryne Sandberg, Ernie Banks to Anthony Rizzo, Fergie Jenkins to Jon Lester, Gabby Hartnett to David Ross, Frank Chance to Joe Maddon, and everyone in between. The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book is the definitive test for knowledgeable Cubs fans!
About This Event
Join us at The Book Cellar in-store to celebrate the release of Al Yellon's new book, The Incredible Chicago Cubs Trivia Book!
Featured Author
Al Yellon
Al Yellon is the founder and editor in chief of the popular SB Nation Cubs site Bleed Cubbie Blue. He is the author of "A Season for the Ages" and the coauthor of "Cubs By The Numbers: A Complete Team History of the Cubs by Uniform Number". Yellon lives in Chicago, Illinois.
About the Venue
The Book Cellar
What could be a better combination than books, wine by the glass, and cozy couches? Browse for the books you love to read at The Book Cellar in Chicago's Lincoln Square neighborhood, an independent bookstore featuring books by first-time authors, local authors, and more. The Book Cellar welcomes book clubs and discussion groups.
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