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Fencing In the Wrigley Field Bleacher Bums
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Fencing In the Wrigley Field Bleacher Bums

Cheers, chants, and the occasional oiled-up trespasser. The confines had never been friendlier than in 1969, and not everyone liked that.

In 1969, the Cubs’ famous fans had an incredibly special relationship with the team. In 1970, they didn’t.

Highlights

- The Bleacher Bum org chart

- The most special fan relationship

- A funereal end to 1969

- Mistakes were made, sayeth the Cubs’ owner.

- The vibes shift at Wrigley Field in 1970

- Big Brother at the ballpark

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Original Research and Writing: Paul Jackson

Production and Music: Ted Walker

Design: Ketaki Kulkarni

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