Chicago Cubs Photos

Ron Santo photos from Billy Williams statue ceremony 2010

2010-12-03T15:19:00.000-08:00

Here are some of my Ron Santo photos from the Billy Williams statue dedication ceremony at Wrigley Field

in September 2010.

In these photos:
Glenn Beckert. Ferguson Jenkins , Ernie Banks , Billy Williams , Ron Santo, Randy Hundley.

Our condolences to the friends, family and fans of Ron Santo.

Related links:

Video: Cubs broadcaster Jack Brickhouse predicts a triple play

(Ron Santo started the play at Third Base)

Pics of Ron Santo and friends at the Ryne Sandberg Jersey ceremony

Ernie Banks, Billy William, Ryne Sandberg and Ron Santo

Ron Santo at WGN TV

www.wgntv.com/santo

and WGN Radio

www.wgnradio.com/sports/baseball/cubs/ronsantomemories/

Ron Santo Wikipedia page

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ron_Santo

Ron Santo Obituary Chicago Tribune By Paul Sullivan

Ron Santo's Legacy page

Ron Santo was all Cubs, all the time
Player/broadcaster devoted most of his life to North Side and loved every minute of it
By Gene Wojciechowski
ESPN.com

Photos from Ron Santo's visit to Springfield, IL in 2006

Ron Santo Facebook Page
http://www.facebook.com/ronsanto4hof

Ron, Bobby, Yosh, Andre, Gary

Chicago Cubs vs Florida Marlins May 3 2009 Game photos 9th inning

2010-09-23T14:29:00.000-07:00

Chicago Cubs vs Florida Marlins

May 3 2009

Game photos 9th inning

Click on a photo for a larger view.

Are you in any of these photos?

Cubs Win! Cubs Win!

Lou Piniella in the press room after the Cubs win.

Unusual T-shirts, etc. at Wrigley Field 2009

2010-02-17T11:02:00.000-08:00

Unusual T-shirts, etc. at Wrigley Field 2009

Click on a photo for a larger view.

Photos taken on May 3, 2009

This was the day that jersey # 31 was retired for both Greg Maddux and Fergie Jenkins.

More photos!

Photos from Ryne Sandberg Day at Wrigley Field

Photos from Disney Day at Wrigley Field
August 27, 2004
pages.prodigy.net/chicagocubs

Scenes outside Wrigley Field 2009

2010-02-17T10:57:00.000-08:00

Scenes outside Wrigley Field 2009

Unusual T-shirts, etc. at Wrigley Field 2009

Ernie Banks statue at Wrigley Field

2009-05-13T15:28:00.001-07:00

Above: Ernie Banks at the #31 jersey retirement ceremony on May 3, 2009.

Below: Photos of the Ernie Banks statue at Wrigley Field.

You can click on a photo for a larger view.

Is this a Cubs catcher?

2009-05-13T15:03:00.000-07:00

I saw this poster at the Bolingbrook Meijers store and thought the fellow on the right looked like a younger Geovany Soto. What do you think?
Does it look like him? Reply below and let me know.

ESPN Christmas Ornament

2009-01-06T13:53:00.000-08:00

ESPN Christmas Ornament

I found this ornment at Kohls.

A fun photoshop project would be to change the ESPN letters to WGN and change the faces to those of Ron Santo, Bob Brenly, Len Kasper and Pat Hughes.

Ryne Sandberg Jersey Retirement Ceremony part 1

Fan portraits, interesting t-shirts

Ernie, Billy, Ryno and Ron

Derrek Lee stolen base, home run

White Sox ceremony photos

Did you know that former Cubs teams also played basketball?

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Redesigned Chicago Cubs t-shirt

2008-10-06T11:47:00.000-07:00

Re-designed Chicago Cubs t-shirts

Just added...a Chicago Cubs 2008 baseball cap!

97 wins and my October is free.

Thoughts on the 2008 Cubs
www.cubsnet.com/node/2154

Please vote in the poll below and the others with it as you wish...

Poll: After the Cubs lost the third playoff game vs the Dodgers, did you cry?
www.cubsnet.com/taxonomy/term/23

TV listings for Chicago Cubs fans - October 2008

This article might explain what happened regarding the Cubs third playoff game vs the Dodgers...

Dish Network vs Over the air tv delay comparison

2008-10-02T11:38:00.000-07:00

Video comparison of a laptop computer with a Hauppauge WinTV USB adapter viewing Chicago digital TV and the same program on Dish Network.

Baseball game watercolor paintings

2008-03-20T09:53:00.000-07:00

Florida artist Pat Percy was inspired by watching baseball games on tv and created these watercolor paintings.

Chicago Cubs photos

Cubs vs Cardinals Wrigley Field game photos

Scenes from the 9th inning

Signs of a win...Cubs 12 Cardinals 3

After the Cubs game at Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field Exterior Photos

Wrigley's Knothole view of the field

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs Basketball Game

Cubs related license plates

Chicago Cubs player portraits 1970's 1980's

Cubs Memorabilia Photos

Signs of a win 2005

Derrek Lee stolen base, home run 2005

More game pics September 10, 2007 Wrigley Field

2007-09-18T12:33:00.001-07:00

Cubs vs Cardinals Wrigley Field game photos

Scenes from the 9th inning

Signs of a win...Cubs 12 Cardinals 3

After the Cubs game at Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field Exterior Photos

Wrigley's Knothole view of the field

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs Basketball Game

Cubs related license plates

Chicago Cubs player portraits 1970's 1980's

Cubs Memorabilia Photos

Signs of a win 2005

Derrek Lee stolen base, home run 2005

Check out these extreme Cubs socks

Cubs vs Cardinals Wrigley Field game photos

2007-09-18T11:53:00.001-07:00

Cubs vs Cardinals
Wrigley Field game photos
September 10, 2007

Scenes from the 9th inning Cubs vs Cardinals

Signs of a win...Cubs 12 Cardinals 3

After the Cubs game at Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field Exterior Photos

Wrigley's Knothole view of the field

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs Basketball Game

Cubs related license plates

Chicago Cubs player portraits 1970's 1980's

Cubs Memorabilia Photos

Signs of a win 2005

Derrek Lee stolen base, home run 2005

Check out these extreme Cubs shoes.

Scenes from the 9th inning Cubs vs Cardinals

2007-09-18T09:58:00.001-07:00

Scenes from the 9th inning
Cubs vs Cardinals
September 10, 2007

Click on a photo for a larger view.

Are you in any of these crowd photos?

Post a reply/comment at the bottom of the page.

I'd love to hear from you!

Signs of a win...Cubs 12 Cardinals 3

After the Cubs game at Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field Exterior Photos

Wrigley's Knothole view of the field

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs Basketball Game

Cubs related license plates

Chicago Cubs player portraits 1970's 1980's

Cubs Memorabilia Photos

Signs of a win 2005

Derrek Lee stolen base, home run 2005

Go ahead, click on an Amazon link below.

Signs of a win...Cubs 12 Cardinals 3

2007-09-17T10:41:00.000-07:00

Signs of a win...

Cubs 12 Cardinals 3

The final batter of the game!

The catcher runs to congratulate the pitcher.

Cubbie high fives all around!

Note Carlos Zambrano and Mike Foutenot on the right.

You can click on a photo for a larger view.

Look who has the ball!

More photos!

After the Cubs game at Wrigley Field

Wrigley Field Exterior Photos

Wrigley's Knothole view of the field

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs Basketball Game

Cubs related license plates

Chicago Cubs player portraits 1970's 1980's

Cubs Memorabilia Photos

Signs of a win 2005

Derrek Lee stolen base, home run 2005

Check out the cubs.com wrap-up of this game - audio, video highlights, highlight reel, gameday stats, reviews and box score, etc.

After the Cubs game at Wrigley Field

2007-09-17T09:58:00.000-07:00

After the game at the player's parking lot.

It was a getaway day, which explains the business suits on the Cubs players.

It was raining, but DeRosa and Derrek Lee are happy the game was played and the Cubs beat the Cardinals 12-3.

Click here for parking lot photos from 2004.

Can you identify the fellow in the suit in the first photo on this page?
If yes, please post below in the comments section
I've been asked who it is and I'm not certain of my answer.
Thanks!

Signs of a win...Cubs 12 Cardinals 3

Wrigley Field Exterior Photos

Wrigley's Knothole view of the field

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

What if they moved Wrigley?

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

Check out the Fergie Jenkins and other Cubs related books below...

Wrigley Field Exterior Photos

2007-09-15T08:29:00.000-07:00

Wrigley Field Exterior Photos

Here are the new expanded bleachers at Wrigley from the outside of the ballpark.
I heard from a ballhawk that he's pretty much quit that activity, since so few baseballs make it outside due to the expansion. I'm bummed that the ballhawks have lost a lot of activity out there, but I was thankful for the overhang providing a dry walk in the rain after the Cubs/Cardinals game on September 10, 2007.

You'll often see limos around Wrigley after the game.

The Lakeview Baseball Club with the "Eamus Catuli!" sign.

A leprecan next to the player's parking lot at Wrigley Field.

More photos!

Wrigley's Knothole view of the field

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

What if they moved Wrigley?

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

Are you looking for a Cubs jersey, patch, duffle bag or perhaps a dog leash?

Click on a link below and see what Amazon has to offer.

Wrigley's Knothole view of the field

2007-09-14T17:53:00.000-07:00

Wrigley's Knothole view of the field

After the Cubs/Cardinals game on September 10, 2007, my group checked out the player's parking lot and walked around the ballpark towards the train station...in the rain.

It was around 8pm at this point.

Anyway, here is the "Wrigley Field knothole view" that we've heard so much about.
I think its a kewl thing. Give the folks who couldn't get tickets a look at the game.

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

What if they moved Wrigley?

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

Learn more about Wrigley Field...search for related books at Amazon!

Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

2007-09-14T17:05:00.000-07:00

The Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field

Most of us just glance at the the Harry Caray statue at Wrigley Field, or get our picture taken with "him", without really studying the details in this statue.

Here's your chance to see what you may have missed on the way to the Cub's game...

Go ahead, click on a photo for a larger view.

The faces within the statue reminds me of Rassilon's tomb
in the Doctor Who story "The Five Doctors".
Does anyone else remember this?

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

What if they moved Wrigley?

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

Go ahead, click on an Amazon link for more info on Harry Caray, etc.

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

2007-09-14T16:24:00.000-07:00

Bacci Pizzeria at Addison / Wrigley Field

When you first get off the Addison L stop on the Red line,
the first restaurant you'll see to the west is Bacci's pizza.

After the game, my group was looking for a speedy place to eat that wasn't a bar.

Since it was raining and we needed to take the train home. This was the place we chose.

Their location is brilliant. (Their rest room isn't....just a warning there...)

Anyway, for under $5 with tax, you'll get a giant slice of pizza that is probably the size of two generous slices of someone else's pizza slice and a cup of soda.
I'm a water drinker, so the free soda thing wasn't a big deal, but I was thankful for the food and water...and not having to walk further in the rain. :)

Here are photos of some of the slices we purchased...

Bacci Pizzeria
Wrigleyville - Chicago, IL
Sheffield and Addison
950 W. Addison
phone 773-305-4100
www.baccipizzaexpress.com

also see:

www.baccipizza.com

Photos taken on September 10, 2007

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Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

What if they moved Wrigley?

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Are you a pizza fanatic?
Check out the Amazon links below.
You won't find these at Walmart!

Fan photos September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field

2007-09-14T15:53:00.000-07:00

Chicago Cubs Fan photos
September 10, 2007 at Wrigley Field
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Chicago Cubs

Fans in the "good seats" at Wrigley.
I would love to get tickets in this section.

Yep, that is a weimaraner at Wrigley!
Where is William Wegman when you need him?
There is a collie that needs to be walked around Wrigley Field...

I usually wouldn't post such an out of focus picture, but I love this fan's hat.
This was taken after the 12-3 win over the Cardinals.

Fans outside the Cubs' parking lot after the game in the rain.
Wrigley Field is a happy place even when it's raining.

Ryne Sandberg Day photos

What if they moved Wrigley?

Disney Day 2004 Cubs vs. Astros game photos

White Sox ceremony

Chicago Bears merchandise

2007-01-30T11:33:00.000-08:00

Chicago Bears merchandise

Bears watches found at the Shopko store.

Ya gotta love the Chicago Bear's dog tag.
I found this at Petco.

Bears undies also found at the Shopko store.

Not photographed, but JC Penny's had Bear's logo mens pajamas.

So far, the cheapest Bear's t-shirts I've found have been at Sam's Club.

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I've noticed that some people have landed on this site looking for an inflatable Bear's player lawn decoration. The keyword you're looking for is "Chicago Bears airblown" or something along those lines.

I have searched for these before. Ebay is one place to try.

Also try this page:

http://www.christmasradiance.com/InfNFL3.htm

Would you buy MLB deodorant ?

2007-01-30T11:26:00.000-08:00

Would you buy MLB deodorant ?

Vote in this poll to share your answer.

http://www.cubsnet.com/node/1676

Ryne Sandberg newslinks

2007-01-18T10:12:00.000-08:00

Ryne Sandberg in the news...

Managing a fundamental issue for Sandberg
January 18, 2007
BY TONI GINNETTI Staff Reporter
http://www.suntimes.com/

01/18/2007 11:00 AM ET

Sandberg a big hit in Peoria
cubs.com

Hall of Famer woos caravan crowd in city where he'll manage

By Carrie Muskat / MLB.com

Ryno backs McGwire snub

By Douglas Hamm
http://www.pantagraph.com/

Cubs fans meet visiting Caravan in BSC

by Alice Riddle Issue date: 1/18/07 Section: Sports

dailyvidette.com

Happy holidays from Ryne Sandberg and the Chiefs

12/19/06 - Midwest League (MWL) Peoria Chiefs
http://www.oursportscentral.com/

Sandberg back in minors - as a rookie manager

By GREGORY SHRIVER
REGISTER STAFF WRITER

January 13, 2007

http://desmoinesregister.com/

Click here for more Ryne Sandberg news stories

What are bloggers saying about Ryno?

Photos from Ryne Sandberg's Chicago Cubs jersey number retirement ceremony at Wrigley Field

What the Cubs need to WIN WIN WIN

2006-07-14T11:58:00.000-07:00

What the Cubs need to WIN WIN WIN !

I've been helping at my church's VBS (vacation Bible school) this week and noticed these two boys wearing Derrek Lee shirts playing on the same team in tug of war.
It then dawned on me that what the Cubs need are TWO Derrek Lee's.

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BTW, one of the next pics (not shown) is of one of the "Derrek Lee's" brothers (wearing a Pujol's shirt) congratulating the twin Lees on their win in tug of war..

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When baseball fans name subdivision streets

2006-07-14T10:59:00.000-07:00

When baseball fans name subdivision streets...

Fenway Park
(I think someone is a Red Sox fan...)

Candlestick...

(I think someone is a Giant's fan...)

If you had the honor, what would you name the streets in a new sub-division?

What would you name the neighborhood?

Feel free to reply here with your answers.

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Happy Birthday Harry Caray!

2006-03-01T17:02:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Harry Caray!

I have a funny Harry Caray story to share.

Many years ago, just after Harry had left as the White Sox broadcaster but hadn't signed with the Cubs yet, my friends and I met Harry and his wife.

A large group of us were on Rush Street on a weekend. We had a mix of Cubs and White Sox fans there, including some members of the Sox Supporters. (Are they still around?)

We weren't bar-hopping, just seeing what was to be seen there...and we spotted Harry and his wife.

All the Cub fan girls in the group said Hi to him and kissed him.
A week later he signed with the Cubs as their announcer. Imagine that!

Happy Birthday Harry! (From the WGN sports blog

Harry Caray Wikipedia page
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Caray

Happy Birthday Ernie Banks!!!

2006-01-27T12:59:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Ernie Banks!!!

Born January 31, 1931 in Dallas, TX

Click here to view Ernie's statistics

Click here to see other MLB players born on this day.

Ernie Banks tv listings.
(Thanks Tivo!)

The Tim McCarver Show "Ernie Banks" Hall of Fame shortstop Ernie Banks discusses the game of baseball and his career.

Mon 2/6 2:35 AM

2 WBBM

The American Athlete "Warrick Dunn; Jeff Burton; Ernie Banks" NFL player Warrick Dunn; NASCAR driver Jeff Burton; MLB player Ernie Banks.

More tv listings for Chicago Cubs fans here

Sat 1/28 5:30 AM

7 WLS

Click on the Post a Comment option at the bottom of this page to post birthday greetings for Ernie Banks.

Wow! Yahoo image search has a lot of photos of Ernie Banks!
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Photos from Ryne Sandberg's Jersey Retirement ceremony.
(Ernie Banks was there!)

Guests at the event

Ceremony (Part one)

Ryno ceremony (Part 2)

Jersey retirement ceremony (part 3)

Ryne's speech, walk around the park

Ernie, Billy, Ryno and Ron

Ryne and Andre stepping over the line...

National Anthem

Autograph Time!

Who's on third?

Derrek Lee stolen base, home run

More people pictures, foul ball, etc.

Who is in the bleachers today?

Chicago Bears Cityscape photos

2006-01-17T14:24:00.000-08:00

My family drove thru downtown Chicago Sunday night.
(No, we didn't attend the Cubs convention)

Here are some of the photos I took of the Chicago cityscape.

You can click on a photo for a larger view.

Here is someone's front yard inflatable Chicago Bear player.
Where do you buy one of these and do they come in a Chicago Cubs uniform too?

My thanks to the

Chicago Baseball Museum

for linking to this blog.

Chicago Bears related links

Bears forum at Cubsnet

www.chicagobears.com

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/

http://www.suntimes.com/index/bears.html

Happy Birthday Ivan DeJesus!

2006-01-09T12:28:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Ivan DeJesus !

Ivan DeJesus Alvarez
Born January 9, 1953 in Santurce, P.R.
Read more about Ivan at:
www.baseball-reference.com/d/dejesiv01.shtml

Ivan DeJesus in the news

Ryne Sandberg Day photos and weblinks

Atlanta Braves Spring Training 2005

2005-11-29T14:47:00.000-08:00

No, I haven't switched to being a fan of the Braves, but I was in Florida and while I in the Disney neighborhood went ahead and checked out the Brave's spring training facility "Cracker Jack® Stadium" at Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex. So far, this is the closest I've been to spring training. At the time we were there, the players had already left for the day at noon. :(

Click here to read the event board for that day.

Why, of course I met someone from security.

(I liked that their security officers wore referee uniforms.)

Shopping at the Disney sports store at the Cracker Jack® Stadium" at Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex.

Shouldn't these be on clearance since he's no longer a Cub?

Some items reminded you that yes, you were really still on Disney property...

A statue inside the store.

A nice employee at the facility gave me this sign.
Later on other employees teased me about "stealing" the sign.
I placed in the the back window of our vehicle to give
bored kids traveling something to wonder about.

My family ate at the All Star Cafe at the Braves spring training complex.

Another view - see anyone famous?

Look up!

More decorations above us...

I thought the baseball glove booth was pretty kewl.

The All Star Cafe did have something there that was somewhat Cubs related....

Related links...

http://atlanta.braves.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/atl/ticketing/springtraining.jsp

Braves Spring Training park - Disney site

Disney's page for this restaurant...
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/dining/diningDetail?id=AllStarCafeDiningPage

White Sox, Illinois General Assembly, Senate ceremonies

Ryne Sandberg Day at Wrigley Field photos

Happy Birthday Sammy Sosa!

2005-11-12T11:44:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday
Sammy Sosa!

Interesting Sosa weblinks

Wgnradio.com Sosa audio highlights and photos

Sammy's Wikipedia page

Article from latinosportslegends.com

Sosa's card at ESPN

Baseball Digest article

Sammy Sosa hit 66 home runs in 1998.
Read more about that feat here:
www.baseball-almanac.com/feats/feats12.shtml

POLL:
Which of these former Cub free agents would you most like to see return to the Cubs?

Ryne Sandberg day at Wrigley photos.