Anna Davlantes, WGN Radio’s investigative correspondent, joins Bob Sirott to share what happened this week in Chicago history. Stories include the founding of Spalding sporting goods, the global success of the “Cha Cha Slide,” Bob Newhart’s famous job, and more.
This Week in Chicago History: Spalding, Mayor Daley, and Tinker Toys
COMMERCIAL IMAGE - Miami Heat Guard Mario Chalmers plays 18-year-old Carlos Mayorga, the winner of Spalding Basketballs Arena to Driveway competition, in Queens, New York. Carlos was selected to receive a basketball court makeover courtesy of Spalding, the official supplier of NBA hoops and basketballs. (Photo by Brian Ach/Invision for Spalding/AP Images)