Tag Archives: Chicago Cubs

Wrigley Field, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Jennifer Aniston?

Posted on September 11, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

As another dismal season is coming to an end for the Chicago National League Ball Club, a creative idea has emerged to bring fans to the park: night time movies. Whereas outdoor theaters have been going out of business left … Continue reading →

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Ron Santo Statue Unveiled

Posted on August 18, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

Ron Santo’s statue has been unveiled at Wrigley Field. From the Chicago Tribune: “He clicked his heels in joy as a player during the memorable 1969 season, moaned in misery as an announcer during the forgettable 2009 season, campaigned for … Continue reading →

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Where Have You Gone, Joe DiMaggio?

Posted on July 11, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

“Where have you gone, Joe DiMaggio, a nation turns its lonely eyes to you.” Every time I (William Van Ornum) hear this line from Simon and Garfunkel I think of a different interpretation. Maybe it’s about lost athletic style and … Continue reading →

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Sterling and Suzyn at Wrigley

Posted on June 20, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

At first it was just another lead-in to a Yankee broadcast on WCBS–but when I, Bill, heard “Yankees versus Chicago Cubs” I did a double-take. Don’t think I ever heard a game like this before.  Memories of long-ago broadcasts, TV … Continue reading →

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Fifteen Years of Interleague Play and I’m Still Not Sure

Posted on May 21, 2011 by rightoffthebatbook

In 1997, I attended the first so-called Subway Series of the regular season between the Yankees and the Mets. It was at Yankee Stadium, and the Mets humiliated the Bronx Bombers by a score of 6-0. Pitcher Dave Mlicki handcuffed … Continue reading →

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