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Elia to work like dog on anniversary of rant -- ChicagoSports.com
Elia to work like dog on anniversary of rant -- ChicagoSports.com
| Tribune reporter April 28, 2008 Lee Elia will be part of the 85 percent crowd Monday. The former Cubs manager will be working it on the eve of the 25th anniversary of his infamous rant. His day begins at 6:10 a.m. with an interview on Fox Sports Radio Network. It will end with a visit to David Kaplan's "Sports Central" show on WGN-AM 720. In between, Elia will visit with Jonathon Brandmeier ...
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