Charles N. Billington
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[edit] General Information
Name: Charles N. BillingtonPen Name: None
Genre: History
Born: 1948 in Evanston, Illinois
Website: N/A
Email: N/A
Contact Information: Karen Formanski @ Lake Claremont Press
4650 N. Rockwell Street
Chicago, Illinois 60625
773-583-7800
[edit] Illinois Connection
Charles was born in Evanston and currently lives in Glenco, Illinois.
[edit] Biographical and Professional Information
Charles N. Billington is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 30 years of experience in mental health. After graduating from St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota he received his Master's Degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago. He has worked as an administrator, psychotherapist, and consultant, most recently specializing in work with the elderly.
A three-sport athlete in high school who played baseball at the collegiate level, he combined his background in sports and his interest in history with his work with senior citizens to write about Wrigley Field's last World Series, World War II–era baseball, and the 1945 Cubs. The fascinating recollections of two elderly baseball players who came to Mr. Billington for assistance and became the inspiration for Wrigley Field's Last World Series.
Charles grew up in the Chicago area and lives in the northern suburbs with his wife of 25 years and two children. His hobbies include boating, playing the piano, and playing outfield in the Chicago North Men's Senior Baseball League.
[edit] Published Works
- Wrigley Field`s Last World Series, The Wartime Chicago Cubs and the Pennant of 1943, Lake Claremont Press, 2005
[edit] Titles for Purchase and at Your Library
 | Wrigley Field's Last World Series: The Wartime Chicago Cubs and the Pennant of 1945ISBN: 1893121453 Release Date: 2005-05 |
[edit] Literary Awards
Charles was honored at the 2005 Illinois Authors Book Fair sponsored by the Illinois Center for the Book and the Illinois State Library in Springfield, Illinois.
[edit] Speaking Engagements and Upcoming Appearances
Speaking Engagement Availability: Yes, contact Lake Claremont Press.
Charles Billington is available for print, radio, and television interviews. Suggested topics include:
- The history of the Cubs prior to World War II
- The effects of World War II on Major League Baseball
- An overview of National League teams during the 1945 season
- Inning-by-inning accounts of key games in the 1945 pennant race and World Series
- Analysis of baseball today in contrast to baseball of 1945
- Comparing current efforts of the Chicago Cubs with their 1945 counterparts
- The inspiration for this true and heart-breaking account of the 1945 Chicago Cubs season
[edit] External Links
Charles N. Billington on WorldCat
Charles N. Billington on Amazon
[edit] Editing
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Categories: Authors | Last Name B | Non-Fiction | Adult
