Growing up in Northbrook, IL, I spent my childhood bearing the heavy burden of being a Chicago sports fan. Naturally, after another year of sadness, anger, and hopelessness, my attention shifted to European football. Now, not only am I perennially disappointed by my Chicago teams, but Arsenal Football Club adds insult to injury!

At least baseball allows unlimited opportunities to admire the biggest stars and soak in the game, from the lowest farm teams to the major leagues. I’ve created a relatively ambitious baseball bucket list, but I’ve got the rest of my life to complete it!