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Jenkins to be honored
at 64th Annual Banquet

Hall-of-Famer Ferguson Jenkins with Dave Kaplan on right

Hall-of-Famer Ferguson Jenkins will be the guest of honor at the Pitch & Hit Club of Chicago's 64th Annual Awards Banquet to be held on January 17, 2010 at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, IL. To purchase tickets, click here!

The event will be emceed by Dave Kaplan (pictured right with Jenkins) of WGN Radio.

Jenkins' No. 31 was be retired by the Cubs in a ceremony at Wrigley Field on May 3, 2009. He was elected to the National Baseball Hall-of-Fame in Cooperstown, NY in 1991 and is also a member of the Pitch & Hit Club's "Lou Boudreau Hall of Fame".

In his 19-year major league career, Jenkins won 284 games, winning 20 or more games 7 times including 6 consecutive 20 win seasons with the Cubs from 1967-72.

Ryne Sandberg will join Fergie atop the list of baseball royalty. He will receive a Lou Boudreau Hall of Fame Award.

Sandberg, 50, was an MVP, ten-time all-star and nine-time Gold Glove second baseman in 15 seasons with the Cubs. Ryne's 2005 election to the National Baseball Hall of Fame followed a brilliant career in which he set records among second baseman for home runs (277 of 282 overall), fielding percentage (.989) and  consecutive errorless games in a season (90) and over two seasons (123).


 

Nine Innings Archives

Pete Caliendo touches base with the Chicago Baseball Museum.
Read Pete's interview...

Helen Waddell-Wyatt talks with the Chicago Baseball Museum about her Peach of a career.
Read Helen's interview...

Ex-White Sox slugger Ron Kittle takes his cuts for the Chicago Baseball Museum.
Read Ron's interview...

Hall-of-Fame pitcher Ferguson Jenkins cuts loose for the Chicago Baseball Museum.
Read Fergie's interview...

 

In Memoriam
Judge Edward W. Kowal, 1924-2010

Posted on Monday, February 1st, Chicago, IL

Judge Edward W. Kowal
Judge Edward Kowal, 85, passed away Jan. 26 after a long, courageous battle with cancer and Parkinson's disease. Judge Kowal was well known and respected by many in Chicago for his notable career and fairness as a judge. But at the Chicago Baseball Museum, Judge Kowal holds a special place in our hearts for inspiring two young men's passion for the sport of baseball.

Judge Kowal encouraged his son Conrad "Connie" Kowal to follow his dreams in the sport which led to a successful high school and collegiate playing career and then many years in sports management for the Cubs, Saints and now as the Chicago Baseball Museum's executive director. Connie and CBM Founder Dr. David Fletcher grew up together sharing their love of baseball. Judge Kowal spent many great baseball moments with Connie and young Fletcher. That love was evident in Judge Kowal's deep pride and respect for Connie and Dr. Fletcher's endeavors to build the Chicago Baseball Museum.

"Judge Kowal was a great influence on my life and my love of baseball," said Dr. David Fletcher. "He was very active in Glen Ellyn little league and some of my fondest memories are going to games with Connie and Gary (Connie's) younger brother at Old Comiskey Park along with my Dad Archie. He was a no nonsense type of guy who was an excellent, fair-minded Judge. The genesis of the Chicago Baseball Museum lies in part with Judge Kowal instilling a love for the game along with his two sons. One son (Connie) would go on and work for the Cubs for a decade and half and now serves as executive director for the CBM."

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SoxFest 2010
Posted on Thursday, January the 28th, Chicago, IL

Thanks to all the CBM and White Sox fans for stopping by and visiting us at SoxFest 2010, January 22-24, at the Palmer House Hilton.

A special thank you to the Fifty/50 Restaurant for donating $50 gift certificates given out to several lucky fans who entered a drawing in the booth. And, our volunteers who worked in the booth all weekend.

CBM's Connie Koval with fans at SoxFest 2010

 


 

Convention Recap
Posted on Wednesday, January the 20th, Chicago, IL

The Chicago Baseball Museum had booth space at this past weekend's 25th Annual Cubs Convention. Thanks to all the fans who stopped by the CBM booth to grab a brochure, donate to the CBM, buy a CBM lapel pin, sign the Andre Dawson Hall of Fame congratulatory card, get an autograph from former major leaguer Marvin Freeman and generally learn more about the CBM.

Click here to read a Tribune story that appeared on Sunday, January 17, with memories of the 1st Cubs Convention from former Cubs exec and current Executive Director of the CBM, Connie Kowal.

See photos from the Convention and from the Pitch & Hit Club Dinner where Dr. Fletcher presented Brian Bernardoni the Jerome Holtzman Award on the CBM Facebook Page.

Dr. David Fletcher and Ryne Sandberg   Fred Mitchell and Connie Kowal

 


 

Dawson gets Hall of Fame call as lone Class of 2010 inductee
By Paul Ladewski
Posted on Wednesday, January the 6th, Chicago, IL

Former Cubs outfielder Andre Dawson had been through the Hall of Fame drill eight times before, but he sensed this one would be different.

At 6 o'clock this morning, Dawson began his usual workout at a local gym in his native Miami, where he resides with his wife and daughter. Then the man once known as Hawk did something out of character on the day of the Hall of Fame election. He paid a visit to the cemetery where his mother, grandmother and an uncle were laid to rest.

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An interview with Andre Dawson…

 


 

Update: Jack is Back
Posted on Friday, December the 18th, Chicago, IL

The Chicago Baseball Museum is pleased to announce the Jack Brickhouse statue has been returned to its place along Michigan Ave. after undergoing necessary repairs.

Click here to read a recent article in the Chicago Tribune and see a photo of workers returning Jack's statue...

Read the full Jack Brickhouse Michigan Avenue statue story...

We are still collecting donations to cover the cost of the repairs.
Through the end of the year, the Chicago Baseball Museum, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, will donate 50 cents for every $1 donated to the Chicago Baseball Museum up to the estimated repair costs of $12,000.

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Call: 847.337.1191
Mail:
Chicago Baseball Museum
Attention: Dr. David Fletcher
1611 W. Harrison, Suite 351
Chicago, IL 60612

 


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Chicago Baseball Museum end-of-the-year awards...

The 2009 campaign won't be remembered as a banner year for Chicago baseball, but it hasn't been without its share of noteworthy accomplishments.
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In defense of Shoeless Joe Jackson...

CBM Board Members Duffy and Voelker's Quest to clear Shoeless Joe Jackson
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Buck O'Neil and Black Baseball in Chicago
Click the image below for more information about the Chicago Baseball Museum documentary,
"Buck O'Neil and Black Baseball in Chicago".


 
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Marvin's Memories

11.09.2009
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11.02.2009
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10.26.2009
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10.19.2009
Marvin's memories: In playoffs, it's not always better to be on top

 


Go-Go to Glory

10.12.2009
Go-Go to Glory: Wynn convinced doubters with Cy Young season

10.05.2009
Go-Go to Glory: Smith was quiet man who made his noise on field

09.28.2009
Go-Go to Glory: Pierce set standard for White Sox lefties

09.21.2009
Go-Go to Glory: Señor Al was brains behind pitch-rich White Sox

09.14.2009
Go-Go to Glory: Durable Lollar found niche as White Sox anchor, run-producer

09.08.2009
Go-Go to Glory: Fox personified spirit of '59 pennant-winners

08.31.2009
Go-Go to Glory: Little Looie put Go-Go in new era of White Sox baseball

 


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