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“Chili Dog MVP” Authors speak at Headlines from History series In-person at Cantigny Park

The Robert R. McCormick House at Cantigny Park resumed its Headlines from History series with a presentation by the authors of “Chili Dog MVP: Dick Allen, the ’72 White Sox, and a Transforming Chicago.”

Co-Author Dr. David Fletcher talked about a unique time and place in baseball and Chicago history, when the arrival of a controversial slugger electrified Chicago and the White Sox stayed in town. The program weaved a narrative of Allen, his teammates, broadcaster Harry Caray, and organist Nancy Faust bringing pride to a franchise that had one foot out of town to Milwaukee just 2½ years previously. The “Chili Dog MVP” program brought to life a more innocent time in baseball intertwining with the hard truths of a hyper-political city like Chicago. In both baseball and life, for which the game is often a metaphor, past is prologue.

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Blue Island Beer Company Event: July 17, 2022

The authors of Chili Dog MVP will be at Blue Island Beer Company on July 17, 2022 for a book signing and a podcast recording – come on out for some baseball talk and some beer!

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Chili Dog MVP Book Launch

Harry Caray’s in Chicago, IL

A gathering to officially launch the Chili Dog MVP Book will take place on Monday, April 25, 2022 at Harry Caray’s in Chicago, IL.

Preliminary plans include:

  • Nancy Faust Organ Prelude
  • Introductions
  • Showing of the 2012 video produced by John Owens for the Chicago Baseball Museum. The video was previously shown at the June 26, 2012 Dick Allen Tribute.
  • Short talk from co-authors John Owen and Dr. David Fletcher.
  • Fergie Jenkins remarks about being Dick’s roommate on the road when they were in Little Rock. Additional topics are anticipated to include comments on the Black Lives Matter movement and how Dick Allen was ahead of his time.
  • Goose Gossage remarks.
  • Richard Allen II closing comments about his Dad.

Check back for more details!

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Chili Dog MVP Authors at Book Signing March 27

Chili Dog MVP Authors Dr. David Fletcher and John Owens greeted readers and signed books at the Sports Cards and More Show in Orland Park, IL on Sunday, March 27, 2022.
Chili Dog MVP Authors Dr. David Fletcher and John Owens

Chili Dog MVP Authors Dr. David Fletcher and John Owens greeted readers and signed books at the Sports Cards and More Show in Orland Park, IL on Sunday, March 27, 2022.

Chili Dog MVP debuted as #1 Hot New Release in its category and skyrocketed to #1 Best-Seller in Baseball History books on Amazon.com!