Well the time has finally arrived for the whole City of Chicago North Sider’s and Cubbie fans to cheer loudly. We are all in 7th Heaven after watching Wrigley Field explode with miles of smiles this past Saturday. Along with all the past generations we salute the stamina and perseverance of players, supporters, and Cub family as we go into the World Series 2016.
As a child in the Western suburbs of Chicago, my dad was a supporter of the Chicago Teams. He was always listening to the radio. You knew you were in the right house if you heard the games coming from the basement. In the summer, the garage radio was blasting the latest play-by-play as my dad did his chores in the yard.
I felt like I knew Jack Brickhouse personally. He could have been my uncle as I’d hear the famous “Hey, Hey” echo around the house. He was to have said “Any team can have a bad century.” Well Uncle Jack, I think that just ended! You have to be cheering wildly in the heavens with my dad, Tony’s mom, and all that generation who relentlessly stayed faithful. No doubt they were all celebrating together.
Our house was just one of those on the block that was playing the broadcasts. When I married my husband, I learned early on that my mother-in-law was also an enthusiast of sports. She did her ironing in front of the TV. She died at 94 and to the very end had a TV in her kitchen so she wouldn’t miss anything the Cubs were doing.
Yes we finally have that winning team.
Earlier today, (Sunday morning) I heard Jack Rosenberg on WGN. He was as joyful as could be to see his Cubs team win. At 92, who shared he wanted to see the Chicago Cubs and White Sox play off in the World Series before he dies. What a great vision of joy and anticipation that is for him to have. I hope that his wish comes true. Let’s all join in that vision!
I attended the Home Run game with Ron Santo back on August 19th, 1969. It was the only game I ever went to, but I can still feel the excitement and pride in seeing our team win. It was my birthday, a hot day in the city, and a really nice birthday present. I have a picture of me, sun burnt, but happy. I bet Ron Santo’s spirit was in that field this past Saturday along with others who played so intently on that land.
So “Delight in Living” this week as we continue to win. Let your hearts and good attitudes carry this team to the end. Let’s see some more Mini Miracles explode. Peace, smiles, and good health!