The 1969 Cubs: Long Remembered - Never Forgotten

by Fergie Jenkins, George Castle, John Hanley (Cover)

An integrated league was discovering its strength. A chewing gum magnate was shaping his unique franchise's identity. The stage was set for the 1969 Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field, where the lights didn't shine at night, but they did in the eyes of every hopeful fan. They were a team that didn't go all the way, yet they may have done more for the future of the franchise and perhaps the role of its fans than any Cubs teams that preceded it. Get the view from the pitcher's mound as Hall-of-Fame legend Ferguson Jenkins gives his first-hand accounts and personal insights into that historic season and the team that helped bring America's pastime into our living rooms. Readers, especially Cubs fans, will regale as they are treated to the relationships on the team, the community surrounding Wrigley Field and the fans of all backgrounds who swelled with optimism and provided a virtual extended family to the players. These memories are made real through incredible statistics and athletic feats. In this book, time trip back to 1969 with Fergie Jenkins and countless notable athletes, journalists and sports aficionados, to make those memories yours as well.

250 pages, Paperback

Published January 19, 2019

Reviews

[Fred Eisenhut · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember watching the Cubs in 1969. Cheering them on.. filled with the feeling that our team was not Losers. We were delirious with happiness, and then everything fell apart. I often wondered what in the world happened. Now, after reading this book, I have a clearer idea of how the wheels came off. It is a really fascinating read. Fergie also tells us what happened to the players in later years. Many of our hero's have died. But they live on in our memories. It was an awesome time.

And 2016, at long last, The Cubs won the World Series.

"Holy Mackerel, no doubt about it, the Cubs are on their way." Hope we don't have to wait another 106 years.

[Derek Wolfgram · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great stories, but a bit repetitive. Many of the anecdotes or observations were repeated multiple times throughout the book.

[Andrew Kruizenga · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love Fergie, but he could’ve benefited from a better editor. The stories were very interesting but often repeated and with several glaring grammatical errors. Still a good book, I learned a lot!

[Andrew Oren]

Let me begin by saying I love my Cubs and I love Fergie Jenkins. That being said, this is one of the poorest written books I've ever tried to get through. If there was an editor...well, you wouldn't know it. Terrible sentence structure, misplaced commas and people identified only by their last names are only a few of the points you'll encounter as you make your way through this one.