The Cubs took on the San Francisco Giants for the last of a three-game series at Wrigley Field Wednesday afternoon, and someone we know well had the honor of throwing the ceremonial first pitch. That someone was CBS News Chicago's very own Jim Williams, who stepped away from the anchor desk in January, but whom you still see in special reports on our news. Williams is a lifelong Cubs fan, and he even worked at Wrigley Field at one time — as an Andy Frain usher between the ages of 16 and 21 back in the 70s.
Main Idea: CBS News Chicago’s Jim Williams threw the ceremonial first pitch at Wrigley Field during a Cubs game, marking a special moment for the longtime Cubs fan.
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No clear negative impact identified.
The Cubs’ public event with a local TV figure is a small boost for community pride and stadium-related spending.
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Central subject of the article; throws the ceremonial first pitch and is the focus of the piece.
Major team around which the event centers; the first pitch was thrown at a Cubs game.
Mentioned as Jim Williams' wife and appears with him on the field.
Recipient of the ceremonial first pitch and part of the on-field moment.
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Mentioned for prior Cubs-related appearances and first-pitch-related history.
Mentioned in a list of notable ceremonial first pitches.
Mentioned in a list of notable ceremonial first pitches.
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Briefly mentioned as another CBS Chicago figure who threw a first pitch historically.
Briefly mentioned as another CBS Chicago figure who threw a first pitch historically.
Mentioned in a list of notable ceremonial first pitches.