1956 Chicago Cubs Radio-Television Log and Schedule Overview
The 1956 publication page from the Sporting News Dope Book features a comprehensive profile of the Chicago Cubs and their operational details for that MLB season. The page outlines the radio and television broadcasting arrangements, with radio coverage provided by WIND and the Midwest Baseball Network, featuring announcers Jack Quinlan, Gene Elston, and Milo Hamilton. Television broadcasts were handled by WGN-TV (Channel 9), with announcers including Jack Brickhouse, Harry Creighton, and Vince Lloyd. The Cubs' uniform is described as royal blue with red accents, showcasing a block-style design. Ticket prices for the 1956 season are listed, with box seats priced at $2.50 and general admission at $1.25. The seating capacity included 14,208 for box seats, while bleacher seating held 3,250.