Bob Warja (Senior Writer)

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I am a lifelong Chicagoan who roots for all of the Chicago sports teams, especially the Cubs. I could die a happy man if the Cubs could just once win the damn World Series.

I have a passion for writing, but I must warn you: I am not shy when it comes to expressing my opinions. And I don't bathe frequently. But the good thing is I'm always willing to hear another side of the story, so feel free to challenge me if you do not agree with something I've written. I'm usually right, except when I am wrong.

I am married with three kids, one of each. If you want to know more about me, first consult a therapist. But if you still insist, Sam Wenk was kind enough to do a brief profile on me for BR:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/30048-bleacher-report-exclusive-meet-cubs-senior-writer-bob-warja

(Thanks, Sam, the check is in the mail)

I am the Chicago Cubs Community Leader, and we're trying to become THE place to go for your online Cubs fix. Tell your friends, wake the neighbors, phone the kids. We're always looking for fresh Cubbie talent, so drop me a line on my Bulletin Board below, or via my personal e-mail at rememberthecoop@yahoo.com - I'd be happy to help you in any way possible.

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The Short List facts and information about Bob Warja

Favorite Athletes

Current: Kerry Wood, Greg Maddux, Brian Urlacher, Carlos Zambrano, Kobe Bryant, Alice Cooper (golf). Past: Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, Pete Rose, Jim McMahon, Walter Payton, Wilt Chamberlain, Andre Dawson, Ryne Sandberg, Rick Sutcliffe, Billy Williams, Tony Esposito, Bobby Hull, Keith Magnuson, Jack Nicklaus..

Favorite Sports Teams

Cubs, Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cowboys, Lakers, Florida Gators, Fightin' Illini.

All Time Sports Moment

The Chicago Bears Super Bowl season of 1985. Every where you went in Chicago, the Super Bowl Shuffle was playing. Never got tired of it.

Most Memorable Game Attended

Believe it or not, it was a Chicago Cougars hockey game when Bobby Hull came back to Chicago and scored a hat trick. I got his autograph.

Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Most victories & complete games, MLB pitching. Other records are tough, like DiMaggio's hit streak, but these two can never be broken because of 5 man rotations and the evolution of the bullpen.

Ruth or Mays?

Ruth - he was a great pitcher in addition to a great hitter.

Unitas or Montana?

Montana. I don't remember much of Unitas. Then again, I don't remember much of last night.

Jordan or Russell?

MJ. I don't recall Jane Russell ever playing any sports.

Gretzky or Orr?

Gretzky. Orr redefined the position; Gretzky redefined the sport.

Pele or Maradona?

Pele. Besides, that Maradona chick is an overrated singer in my opinion.

Federer or Sampras?

Who cares? Neither one looks good in a dress.

Tiger or Nicklaus?

I know Tiger will end up with all the records, but give me Jack & Arnie any day.

Petty or Earnhardt?

Tom Petty.

Schumacher or Senna?

Excuse me, did you say something?

Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

Big 10

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  1. by Rory
    about 18 hours ago

    Bob -

    I don't know what to say, and I don't know if there IS anything I can say to you to make you feel better. Great article though. I was going to write one, but decided to refrain out of respect to Cubs fans. I was wondering if you could reach out to this new writer Vik Chokshi: http://bleacherreport.com/users/58151-vik-chokshi

    Thanks Bob..and keep your head up.

  2. by Michael
    2 days ago

    Hey Bob could you check out my article. I would appreciate it...well I guess there is all was next year...sadly

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/65324-the-ten-reasons-why-the-cubs-failed-this-october

  3. by MJ
    2 days ago

    I am SO sorry, dude! I can't believe it--I thought this was y'all's year--the best team playing the worst...I'm just in shock.

  4. by Tim
    3 days ago

    Wow, I haven't heard about that from Ryan...must be brand new.

    I know the site has been having coding problems all day, so they may have been in the process of implementing that and working out the kinks when you posted. Who knows...

  5. by Rory
    3 days ago

    Bob-

    I was wondering if you could reach out/help engage a new Cubs writer I just recruited named Jeffrey Jackson. Thanks for everything!

  6. by Tim
    3 days ago

    If it was done through HTML, it's possible it did not show up in the editing module. If that's the case and you saw it on the B/R story working properly before, let me know so I can do this (or you can do it yourself):

    -Revert to the previous revision and open it,

    -Click the HTML button on the toolbar,

    -Copy the necessary coding,

    -Revert back to my revision and open it,

    -Click the HTML button,

    -Paste in the coding where necessary.

    Again, really sorry if that's the case. I would revert and check right now, but I figure if you do polls often this could happen again, so it might be good for you to know how to do it if you are comfortable with HTML. If not, I'll be happy to fix it since I apparently unwittingly nixed it by deleting what looked like an unneeded extra hard return.

    But polls are good and swell, and keep doing them and posting, if I may say so myself, some of the best content we have on here. Again, let me know if you need the poll fixed.

  7. by Tim
    3 days ago

    I don't see one in the revision history...but what do you mean by a poll? A coded-up one or an informal question to be answered in the comments?

    I don't think I accidentally deleted anything, but let me know (and, of course, sorry) if I did.

  8. by J. Michael
    4 days ago

    My first and probably last MLB article
    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/64571-one-last-chance-for-chicago-cubs

  9. by Aron
    5 days ago

    You're up and running. http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/8629524. Can also be found at http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb if you go down the page to 'the latest on Foxsports.com' and go five story/links down.

  10. by Nino
    5 days ago

    Hey Bob, the Awards and Predictions are done, thanks a lot for your participation!

    http://bleacherreport.com/articles/64056-2008-mlb-awards-and-predictions-community-leader-edition

  11. by Nick
    5 days ago

    Hey Bob, I remember you were keen to get involved in the predictions competition I proposed, so I thought I'd make sure you'd heard about the official b/r one with prizes. Here's the link: http://blog.bleacherreport.com/2008/09/26/mlb-playoff-contest-coming-monday/

    Better hurry if you haven't already - entry closes 8pm eastern tonight.

    Best of Luck to both you and your Cubs

    Nick

  12. by Evan
    5 days ago

    Thanks Bob. I'm heading to Wrigleyville for game festivities today, so I'll have a full report ready by tomorrow.

  13. by Greg
    6 days ago

    you had me laughing

  14. by Steve
    6 days ago

    Indeed, I am a Packers fan. And, yes, I would be excommunicated from the state if I did not don Green and Gold every Sunday. While I am not a fan of the Bears, I don't dispise them either...that distinction is reserved for the hated Vikings.

    It is refreshing, however, to have fans up here excited about October baseball for once. You can tell that they have been suffering a long time, kinda like us Cubs fans (even though 26 years has nothing on a century). It should be an interesting 2008 MLB postseason. I personally am hoping for a Cubs/Rays World Series!

  15. by Steve
    7 days ago

    Hey Bob,

    Thanks for the words of encouragement. I, too, have been a Cubs fan from birth. However, I have had to endure the wrath of living in Brewers country here in Wisconsin!

    I look forward to contributing more to BR and appreciate the fact that you are willing to lend a hand. Thanks again and I look forward to keeping in contact with you!

    Steve