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OFFSEASON ROOTERS ACTIVITIES
Spring Training Rally!
Ernie Banks, Bill Kurtis, Dutchie Caray and other celebrities kicked-off the 12th Annual Worldwide Toast to Harry Caray and the Grand Opening of Harry Caray’s Tavern, Navy Pier on March 1st. A good time was had by all!
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The West Side Rooters Meet Tom Ricketts
at the 2010 Chicago Cubs Convention
Grant DePorter, President of the West Side Rooters Social Club and Beth Heller, Director of Marketing of Harry Caray’s Restaurant Group pose with Chicago Cubs new owner, Tom Ricketts at the 2010 Chicago Cubs Convention. We are excited to welcome the Ricketts family!
Cubs players were seen dining at Harry Caray’s throughout the Convention, including pitchers Carlos Zambrano, Carlos Silva and John Grabow, Rooters Secretary Ryne Sandberg and ex-Cubbies Lee Smith, Bobby Dernier and Randy Myers.
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3rd Annual Cubs Caravan Luncheon
Rooters had a chance to dine with Chicago Cubs players, coaches and VIP’s at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse downtown on Wednesday, January 13th during the 3rd Annual Cubs Caravan Luncheon. Players and VIPs in attendance included WGN sportscasters, Len and Bob, Laura Ricketts, Rooters Chairman Ernie Banks, Jeff Samardzja, Lou Piniella, Koyie Hill, Micah Hoffpauir, Randy Wells and many others. Additionally, Lou Piniella spoke about the upcoming season and answered questions from the audience. All proceeds from the lunch benefited Chicago Cubs Charities.
SEPTEMBER 2, 2009
THE 2nd ANNUAL WEST SIDE ROOTERS BALL
The West Side Rooters presented $40,000 to JDRF and the MLB Dominican Development Alliance at Wrigley Field
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Geovany Soto hosted the Second Annual Rooters Ball at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse on September 2nd. The Cubs catcher was joined by West Side Rooters’ Chairman Ernie Banks and several current players, including Alfonso Soriano, Aramis Ramirez, Derrek Lee and Randy Wells. The West Side Rooters Social Club event raised $40,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the MLB Dominican Development Alliance. |
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JULY 8, 2009
AN EVENING WITH LOU AND ERNIE
An evening with Lou Piniella and Ernie Banks, held at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse on July 8, 2009 was a smashing success. Ernie Banks hung out with fans ALL DAY LONG at Harry Caray’s. Lou shared his insights into this season’s Cubs team, coaching strategy and even dating tips. When it came time for the live auction, Lou outbid everyone in the live auction for a chance to sit with Ron Santo in the booth and then generously donated it to the fans he outbid. Sweet Lou also donated his seats to 4 games and “meet and greets” that brought in an additional $10,000 for JDRF! Overall, the event raised a total of $25,000 for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. The West Side Rooters would like to extend a big thanks to Lou Piniella, Ernie Banks and emcee Harry Teinowitz for their involvement with such a great event and we can’t wait for the Rooters Ball on September 2!
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Read Harry T.’s Recap on the event on his ESPN 1000 blog!
See more photos on the West Side Rooters’ Facebook page.