Chicago Cubs Legends - Great Games Collector's Edition
starring: Ryne Sandberg, Andre Dawson, Greg Maddux, Mark Grace, Rick Sutcliffe
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The Wrigley Field-faithful, those intrepid fans of the Chicago Cubs--perhaps the most beloved team in Major League Baseball, have a special bond and affection for their hometown heroes. Some players, with the right alignment of team success and stellar individual performance, achieve a level of adoration reserved for conquering warriors, long-lost sweethearts, or trusted friends. These icons are saluted and then elevated to a throne of the all-time idols of the ivy-sheltered Wrigley Field faithful. Just as the words “Waveland Avenue” conjure the images of windy city home runs, there are names and the games that summon the glory of Chicago Cubs baseball. This remarkable compilation of full-game dvd's pays tribute to an extraordinary group of all-time Cubs performers and their unforgettable performances.
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Until Major League Baseball is able to preserve footage of the 1908 World Series in a digital format, Chicago Cubs fans will have to content themselves with the Chicago Cubs Legends - Great Games Collector's Edition.It's an eight-disc set of complete games in the Cubs' history since 1984, each dedicated to a significant player.Hall of Fame second-sacker Ryne Sandberg gets the obvious game, his coming-out-party on Game of the Week when his two clutch homers vs. St. Louis Cards closer Bruce Sutter signaled something big was happening in 1984.From there you can skip to the first game of the NLCS when Rick Sutcliffe shut down the Padres and even pounded a homer to lead a 13-0 romp, Andre Dawson hitting three home runs in his MVP season of 1987, and Mark Grace's epic duel against the Giants' Will Clark in the 1989 NLCS.There's more: rookie Kerry Wood fans 20 Astros and allows no walks and only one infield hit in arguably the most dominating pitching performance of all time; Sammy Sosa crashes home runs nos. 61 and 62 in his race with Mark McGwire to set the single-season homer mark; returning-prodigal-son Greg Maddux wins his 300th career game in 2004; and first baseman Derrek Lee goes 5 for 5 in 2005.
But it wouldn't be the Cubs without some heartache, and there's plenty of it--even these memorable games (they're all wins too!) led to further misery.The 1984 heroics led to a defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory playoff loss. Dawson's three home runs still netted him only five RBI, and the club finished in last place despite having the MVP.The 1989 NLCS was tense and hard-fought, but the game included here was the only win in a 4-games-to-1 series loss.Due to injury, Wood became the poster boy for unfulfilled potential; Sosa ended up leaving a game, and the team, in infamy; and Maddux in 2004 was not the vintage Maddux of old, nor did his addition turn out to be the move that pushed the post-"Bartman" team over the top.Lee played a big hand in knocking out the Cubs that year, and his subsequent acquisition led to near-MVP numbers in Cubbie Blue in 2005, but based on tenure he's the most questionable "legend" as of 2007, when this set was released.
That said, these games are some of the most memorable, and enjoyable, in Cubs history.And although none of the complete games is earlier than 1984, classic fans should enjoy the bonus footage of older Cubs such as Ernie Banks and Billy Williams. Unlike other MLB collector's editions, though, no new interview footage is included.--David Horiuchi
The Wrigley Field-faithful, those intrepid fans of the Chicago Cubs--perhaps the most beloved team in Major League Baseball, have a special bond and affection for their hometown heroes. Some players, with the right alignment of team success and stellar individual performance, achieve a level of adoration reserved for conquering warriors, long-lost sweethearts, or trusted friends. These icons are saluted and then elevated to a throne of the all-time idols of the ivy-sheltered Wrigley Field faithful. Just as the words “Waveland Avenue” conjure the images of windy city home runs, there are names and the games that summon the glory of Chicago Cubs baseball. This remarkable compilation of full-game dvd's pays tribute to an extraordinary group of all-time Cubs performers and their unforgettable performances.
Amazon.com:
Until Major League Baseball is able to preserve footage of the 1908 World Series in a digital format, Chicago Cubs fans will have to content themselves with the Chicago Cubs Legends - Great Games Collector's Edition.It's an eight-disc set of complete games in the Cubs' history since 1984, each dedicated to a significant player.Hall of Fame second-sacker Ryne Sandberg gets the obvious game, his coming-out-party on Game of the Week when his two clutch homers vs. St. Louis Cards closer Bruce Sutter signaled something big was happening in 1984.From there you can skip to the first game of the NLCS when Rick Sutcliffe shut down the Padres and even pounded a homer to lead a 13-0 romp, Andre Dawson hitting three home runs in his MVP season of 1987, and Mark Grace's epic duel against the Giants' Will Clark in the 1989 NLCS.There's more: rookie Kerry Wood fans 20 Astros and allows no walks and only one infield hit in arguably the most dominating pitching performance of all time; Sammy Sosa crashes home runs nos. 61 and 62 in his race with Mark McGwire to set the single-season homer mark; returning-prodigal-son Greg Maddux wins his 300th career game in 2004; and first baseman Derrek Lee goes 5 for 5 in 2005.
But it wouldn't be the Cubs without some heartache, and there's plenty of it--even these memorable games (they're all wins too!) led to further misery.The 1984 heroics led to a defeat-from-the-jaws-of-victory playoff loss. Dawson's three home runs still netted him only five RBI, and the club finished in last place despite having the MVP.The 1989 NLCS was tense and hard-fought, but the game included here was the only win in a 4-games-to-1 series loss.Due to injury, Wood became the poster boy for unfulfilled potential; Sosa ended up leaving a game, and the team, in infamy; and Maddux in 2004 was not the vintage Maddux of old, nor did his addition turn out to be the move that pushed the post-"Bartman" team over the top.Lee played a big hand in knocking out the Cubs that year, and his subsequent acquisition led to near-MVP numbers in Cubbie Blue in 2005, but based on tenure he's the most questionable "legend" as of 2007, when this set was released.
That said, these games are some of the most memorable, and enjoyable, in Cubs history.And although none of the complete games is earlier than 1984, classic fans should enjoy the bonus footage of older Cubs such as Ernie Banks and Billy Williams. Unlike other MLB collector's editions, though, no new interview footage is included.--David Horiuchi
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- No Banks? Santo? Williams? Jenkins? How about Hartnett?
I was very interested in this DVD until I discovered, much to my dismay, that there were no games from the '69 team - nor '45! No wonder the GREAT Ron Santo has been kept out of the HOF! These young pup sportswriters never SAW him play! We need a decent DVD with the earlier years... with Billy Williams, Ron Santo and Randy Hundley, Fergie Jenkins and Jim Hickman, Gabby Hartnett's "Homer in the Gloamin'" and Grover Alexander, Jimmy Foxx and Rogers Hornsby, and never, never forget "Kessinger to Beckert ... Read More
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- A Must have for Cubs fans and non Cubs fans Alike
This is a must have for any Cubs fan. In fact if you are baseball fan this set is worth adding to the collection. The June 1984 is my personal favorite. I can still remember seeing that game live on NBC. I love putting this game in on a frigid winter night and reliving the greatness of that summer afternoon. Also Kerry Wood's 20 strike games is something to behold. The balance of the set is great too. Worth the purchase.
Rating: - Cubbies DVD hits home run
My husband LOVED this gift and has already watched several of the games with his buddies.The cheers from the Man Cave seem to reflect it was a good buy.When I asked him what he would rate the DVD set on a scale from one to five he said, "Six, and I would have given it a seven had it had their World Series."
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- Reliving some positive Cubness
Fun games all.Wonderful to see some of the obscure old players, and old broadcast teams (Costas doing the June 23, 1984 "Sandberg game" was a hoot).Must have for true Cub fans.Cardinals or Astros fans should probbly steer clear for all of our good.
Rating: - Cubs CLassics
Overall this was a classic set released by MLB one I can't criticize them much on.Wonderful hearing Harry Carey doing a game on this.As well as the 1984 game of the week Cardinals game which was the best game on the set.The only thing I wish was they included the 1998 Wild Card playoff game with San Francisco.
- No Banks? Santo? Williams? Jenkins? How about Hartnett?I was very interested in this DVD until I discovered, much to my dismay, that there were no games from the '69 team - nor '45! No wonder the GREAT Ron Santo has been kept out of the HOF! These young pup sportswriters never SAW him play! We need a decent DVD with the earlier years... with Billy Williams, Ron Santo and Randy Hundley, Fergie Jenkins and Jim Hickman, Gabby Hartnett's "Homer in the Gloamin'" and Grover Alexander, Jimmy Foxx and Rogers Hornsby, and never, never forget "Kessinger to Beckert ... Read More
- A Must have for Cubs fans and non Cubs fans AlikeThis is a must have for any Cubs fan. In fact if you are baseball fan this set is worth adding to the collection. The June 1984 is my personal favorite. I can still remember seeing that game live on NBC. I love putting this game in on a frigid winter night and reliving the greatness of that summer afternoon. Also Kerry Wood's 20 strike games is something to behold. The balance of the set is great too. Worth the purchase.
- Cubbies DVD hits home runMy husband LOVED this gift and has already watched several of the games with his buddies.The cheers from the Man Cave seem to reflect it was a good buy.When I asked him what he would rate the DVD set on a scale from one to five he said, "Six, and I would have given it a seven had it had their World Series."
- Reliving some positive CubnessFun games all.Wonderful to see some of the obscure old players, and old broadcast teams (Costas doing the June 23, 1984 "Sandberg game" was a hoot).Must have for true Cub fans.Cardinals or Astros fans should probbly steer clear for all of our good.
- Cubs CLassicsOverall this was a classic set released by MLB one I can't criticize them much on.Wonderful hearing Harry Carey doing a game on this.As well as the 1984 game of the week Cardinals game which was the best game on the set.The only thing I wish was they included the 1998 Wild Card playoff game with San Francisco.
