A few words about ‘Chicago Cubs Firsts’

Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. He's also written three books about the Cubs, the latest is "Chicago Cubs Firsts."

Today is what many call “Black Friday,” a day of sales as the holiday shopping season gets under way.

I know that many of you have already acquired your copy of “Chicago Cubs Firsts,” and for that, I thank you!

If you haven’t — here’s a great gift idea for all the Cubs fans in your life. (Or get one for yourself, if you don’t already have it!)

This book covers firsts in franchise history, going back to the very beginning of the team’s National League beginnings in 1876. There are also some firsts covered in the book, for this nearly…