Elia uses anniversary of Cubs rant to help charity

 
Lee Elias is using the anniversary of his famous Cubs rant to raise money for charity. [link]

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Lee Elia: Former Cubs Manager Cashes In On Tirade - Sports Biz with Darren Rovell - MSNBC.com

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