Cubs Convention
Join the Cubs for the 2008 Cubs Convention Friday, January 18th through Sunday, January 20st, 2008. The
Cubs Convention will again be held at the Chicago Hilton located at 720 South Michigan Avenue.
This year, the list of celebrity attendees includes:
Ernie Banks, Glenn Beckert, Bob Brenyl, Bill Buckner, Randy Bush, Jose Cardenal, Jody Davis, Ivan DeJesus, Ryan Dempster, Bob Dernier, Mark DeRosa,
Scott Eyre, Mike Fontenot, Sean Gallagher, Mike Hart, Rich Hill, Bobby Howry, Pat Hughes, Fergie Jenkins, Len Kasper, Crane Kenney, Derek Lee,
Ted Lilly, Carlos Marmol, Sean Marshall, Matt Murton, Milt Pappas, Gerald Perry, Felix Pie, Lou Pinella, Larry Rothchild, Ryne Sandberg,
Ron Santo, Lee Smith, Alfonso Soriano, Geovany Soto, Tim Stoddard, Lester Strode, Ryan Theriot, Alan Trammel, Steve Trout,
Jerome Walton, Daryl Ward, Billy Williams, Michael Wuertz, and Carlos Zambrano.
As in previous years, Cubs fans will again have the opportunity to mingle with current and former Cubs stars,
get autographs, and listen to question and answer sessions.
A tentative schedule includes the Opening Ceremonies, Autograph Hunt Game, Convention Bingo, and WGN SportsCentral live on Friday.
Saturday's events include pitching and hitting clinics, autograph sessions, Cubs Jeopardy, Kathy and Judy's "Not for Women Only" session, a special session
titled "Meet Cubs Baseball Management", and a Vine Line session. Saturday's events will close with a dance party in the International Ballroom.
Sunday's events include more autograph sessions and another "Meet Cubs Baseball Management" session.
All proceeds will again benefit the Cubs Care foundation. Check back during the weekend of the convention for a full
agenda, pictures, and any inside scoop CBB can get!
Pictures from previous years...
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