The Big 50: Chicago Cubs
The Men and Moments that Made the Chicago Cubs
The Big 50: Chicago Cubs is an extensive and dynamic look at the 50 top moments and figures that make the Cubs the Cubs
Longtime MLB scribe Carrie Muskat recounts the living history of the team. Learn about and revisit the remarkable stories, featuring greats like Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, Ron Santo, Anthony Rizzo, and more.
With dozens of interviews compiled over years of intimate access to the team, this is the perfect primer for new Cubs fans and an essential addition to a seasoned fan’s collection.
The Big 50 series take a deep dive into the fifty best figures and historical moments that make a team. Other Big 50 titles on Chicago sports include:
- The Big 50: Chicago Bears
- The Big 50: Chicago Blackhawks
Carrie Muskat spent nearly two decades as the Cubs beat writer for MLB.com. She is the author of Banks to Sandberg to Grace: 5 Decades of Love & Frustration with Chicago Cubs.
Anthony Rizzo is first baseman for the Chicago Cubs and a three-time All-Star. In 2016, he helped the Cubs win their first World Series title since 1908.