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Out of the Blue: The Remarkable Story of the 2003 Chicago Cubs
A chronicle of the Cubs memorable 2003 season, from opening day through the regular season to the Central Division Championship and the playoffs.
128 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2003
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Chicago Tribune
138 books10 followersThe Chicago Tribune is an American daily newspaper based in Chicago, Illinois, owned by Tribune Publishing. Founded in 1847, and formerly self-styled as the "World's Greatest Newspaper" (the slogan from which its integrated WGN radio and television received their call letters), it remains the most-read daily newspaper in the Chicago metropolitan area and the Great Lakes region. In 2022, it had the seventh-highest circulation of any newspaper in the United States.
In the 1850s, under Joseph Medill, the Chicago Tribune became closely associated with the Illinois politician Abraham Lincoln, and the Republican Party's progressive wing. In the 20th century, under Medill's grandson Robert R. McCormick, its reputation was that of a crusading newspaper with an outlook that promoted American conservatism and opposed the New Deal. Its reporting and commentary reached markets outside Chicago through family and corporate relationships at the New York Daily News and the Washington Times-Herald. In the 1960s, its corporate parent owner, Tribune Company, sought to expand its market. In 2008, for the first time in its over-a-century-and-a-half history, its editorial page endorsed a Democrat, Barack Obama, a U.S. Senator from Illinois, for U.S. president.
Originally published solely as a broadsheet, the Tribune announced on January 13, 2009, that it would continue publishing as a broadsheet for home delivery, but would publish in tabloid format for newsstand, news box, and commuter station sales. The change, however, proved unpopular with readers; in August 2011, the Tribune discontinued the tabloid edition, returning to its established broadsheet format through all distribution channels.
The Tribune was owned by parent company Tribune Publishing. In May 2021, Tribune Publishing was acquired by Alden Global Capital, which operates its media properties through Digital First Media.
In the 1850s, under Joseph Medill, the Chicago Tribune became closely associated with the Illinois politician Abraham Lincoln, and the Republican Party's progressive wing. In the 20th century, under Medill's grandson Robert R. McCormick, its reputation was that of a crusading newspaper with an outlook that promoted American conservatism and opposed the New Deal. Its reporting and commentary reached markets outside Chicago through family and corporate relationships at the New York Daily News and the Washington Times-Herald. In the 1960s, its corporate parent owner, Tribune Company, sought to expand its market. In 2008, for the first time in its over-a-century-and-a-half history, its editorial page endorsed a Democrat, Barack Obama, a U.S. Senator from Illinois, for U.S. president.
Originally published solely as a broadsheet, the Tribune announced on January 13, 2009, that it would continue publishing as a broadsheet for home delivery, but would publish in tabloid format for newsstand, news box, and commuter station sales. The change, however, proved unpopular with readers; in August 2011, the Tribune discontinued the tabloid edition, returning to its established broadsheet format through all distribution channels.
The Tribune was owned by parent company Tribune Publishing. In May 2021, Tribune Publishing was acquired by Alden Global Capital, which operates its media properties through Digital First Media.
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October 31, 2019
Although the Chicago Cubs did not make it to the World Series in 2003, they came very close, there were several “if only” moments. Including one that will live in infamy among the Cubs faithful. Yet, it was a magical season, for before it started there were few that gave the Cubs much chance of contending for the title.
Given the compilers and authors of this book, it is not surprising that the content is laudatory of all things Cubs. It is packed with the “overcoming adversity” phraseology so often uttered by athletes and their coaches. Yet, it is a joy to read, for it was indeed a memorable season for a team that was considered an unlikely contender before the season began.
The bulk of the book consists of action shots of the players doing their deeds on the field. It was exciting to relive a season where the Cubs came so close to a World Series appearance.
Given the compilers and authors of this book, it is not surprising that the content is laudatory of all things Cubs. It is packed with the “overcoming adversity” phraseology so often uttered by athletes and their coaches. Yet, it is a joy to read, for it was indeed a memorable season for a team that was considered an unlikely contender before the season began.
The bulk of the book consists of action shots of the players doing their deeds on the field. It was exciting to relive a season where the Cubs came so close to a World Series appearance.
December 20, 2016
Reliving the 2003 Cubs season is only fun this year in light of the team's 2016 World Series victory.
It was fun to read about all the parts of that season I remember, but the whole optimism about 2004 that pervades the foreword by Dusty Baker and the end of the book were unwelcome reminders of how disappointing those two years were, too.
It was fun to read about all the parts of that season I remember, but the whole optimism about 2004 that pervades the foreword by Dusty Baker and the end of the book were unwelcome reminders of how disappointing those two years were, too.
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