It's the 1970s, and Chicago's Southside is changing along with the rest of America. For Francis Curtin, a working-class teenager growing up in the West Englewood neighborhood, life is about getting his first car, dodging trouble at his Catholic boys' school, and exploring the city with his closest pals. But Francis' world is set for rapid-fire expansion when he lands a job as an Andy Frain usher. Suddenly Francis is on the sidelines at Soldier Field, backstage for concerts at Chicago Stadium, and rubbling elbows with Harry Carey and Bill Veeck at Comisky Park. Then there are the ushers...
It's the 1970s, and Chicago's Southside is changing along with the rest of America. For Francis Curtin, a working-class teenager growing up in the Wes...