99 and Counting, Life as a Chicago Cubs Fan

99 & counting, life as a Chicago Cubs fan is a memoir, containing the history and statistics of the Chicago Cubs from their last World Series visit in 1945 through the 2007 season, including detailed statistical analysis that can be found in no other book. It details the eras of Ernie Banks,Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Ryne Sandberg, Greg Maddux and Sammy Sosa as well as the 2007 playoff team. It captures both the eternal hope of a world series victory and the frustration of Cub futility dating back to their last World Series victory in 1908. From the Curse of the Billy Goat to the antics of Steve Bartman to the memories of Harry Caray to the sore arms of Kerry Woods and Mark Prior, the trip through time will bring back old memories from the 1908 World Championship team to the 2008 edition of the Chicago Cubs.