| Acknowledgments are in order, all right. Having completed Chicago Cubs: Seasons at The Summit, I'm aware now, more than ever, just how much we stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before. Many a baseball writer, many a baseball historian, and many a baseball researcher have paved the way with countless bits of information just waiting for a theme. To all of them, I tip my cap. |
| Some time ago I picked up Donald Honig's Baseball America. I'm not above admitting that his prose stirred and inspired me. Though I've never had the privilege of meeting him, I hope that day comes, because I'd like to acknowledge personally the lift his writing has given me. |
| Then, too, I owe a personal debt of gratitude to one of my fine Christian friends, Ernie Harwell, who has been supportive and helpful in his own kind way. Always cheerful and forward-looking, Ernie has been an inspiration not only to me, but to legions of baseball fans throughout the continent. |
| For a baseball writer to have the expertise and information of a Pete Palmer available when those extra touches are needed, or when accuracy and precision are demanded-that's good fortune beyond description. Thanks, Pete, for your patience and insight and for just plain being available. |
| Our catalyst and major domo, Mike Pearson, of Sagamore Publishing, deserves special kudos. His upbeat, can-do attitude and selfless dedication to all the "necessaries" kept us on track and on target. |
 | | WARREN WILBERT |
| This book would not have been completed without the help and support of many people: Eddie Gold, for his assistance in uncovering players' uniform numbers; Marion Grimm, for her stories about her late husband, Charlie, and his players, and for granting us access to her book collection; George and Mary Brace, for their help in securing photos; the peerless people at Sagamore Publishing; and my family: my wife Dona, and my daughters Julie, Kelly, and Katie. |
| | BILL HAGEMAN |
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