Classic Cubs: A Tribute to the Men and Magic of Wrigley Field

by Chris DeLuca, John Hanley (Artist)

Overview

In 'Classic Cubs: A Tribute to the Men and Magic of Wrigley Field, ' artist John Hanley celebrates the glorious history and milestones of the team and highlights a galaxy of hall of fame ballplayers with more than 125 original oil paintings and drawing created exclusively for this book. 'Classic Cubs' evokes the powerful sense of mood that only fine art can create. Hanley's paintings record the legacy and beauty of the game and the valor of those who played it, illustrating the ivy-covered walls, announcers, owners, and the famous curse. All are beautifully depicted through the art, and the text contains many interesting stories and little-known facts.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781581826371
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	04/01/2008
Pages:	186
Product dimensions:	8.29(w) x 10.37(h) x 0.89(d)

About the Author

John Hanley is a nationally renowned sports artist. In 2002 he was nominated for the Sports Artist of the Year by the U.S. Sports Art Museum. His portfolio includes Super Bowl program art, lithographs of Denver's Mile High Stadium and Wrigley Field, commemorative prints for Super Bowl I, Gale Sayers, Ernie Banks, Hank Aaron, and other NFL, MLB, and NBA greats.

Chris De Luca has covered Chicago baseball for the Sun-Times for eleven years, first as a White Sox beat reporter and later as national baseball columnist. He has also worked with the Sacramento Bee, Los Angeles Times, Newsweek, and the San Diego Union.

Editorial Reviews

When Sam Zell, the owner of Chicago's Wrigley Field, declared that he would consider selling naming rights to the historic stadium, fans throughout the country voiced their objection. Their vehemence didn't surprise baseball watchers anywhere: As the home of the National League Cubs approaches its centenary in 2014, the aura of the hallowed old field grows and grows. Classic Cubs pays tribute to the players and managers who brought glory to the Windy City, along with more than 125 original oil paintings and drawings created for the book by artist John Hanley.