Few and Chosen Cubs: Defining Cubs Greatness Across the Eras

by Ron Santo, Phil Pepe, Ryne Sandberg (Introduction)

Famed former Cubs player Ron Santo lists the top five players at every position in the history of the franchise with explanation for each decision, along with statistics for every player and dozens of photos throughout.

Genres: Sports, Baseball

224 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2005

Reviews

[Ted · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's not much depth here. But as a lifelong Cubs fan, I still found it interesting and enjoyable. Probably not for anyone other than Cubs fans, though.

[Patrick · Rating 4 out of 5]

Other than not ranking mark grace as the most awesome player ever (of course i exaggerate, he's just my favorite) its a good book

[Andrea Frazier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not all of the choices hold up (most notably ranking Sammy Sosa as a greatest right fielder, over Andre Dawson), but it reads just like the banter in the WGN Radio booth.

[Gerry Czerak · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good, light book for a die-hard Cub fan (even harder after this season). Not illuminating, but certainly entertaining especially if you grew up with Ron Santo at 3rd base.