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Here’s one we can file under: “Most Lopsided Trades of All Time!”
Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades / Player Spotlights April 22, 2017March 29, 2019

Here’s one we can file under: “Most Lopsided Trades of All Time!”

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Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Let’s Remember “Handy Andy” Pafko!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago Cubs / Forgotten Stars / Milwaukee Braves / Player Spotlights April 18, 2017November 26, 2023

Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: Let’s Remember “Handy Andy” Pafko!

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Another Edition of: “The Sheer Thrill of Victory”
Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / Thrill of Victory / World Series April 5, 2017April 5, 2017

Another Edition of: “The Sheer Thrill of Victory”

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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, April 21,1940 – Chicago’s Dizzy Dean takes loss to his old team the Cardinals in his first start of the year
Chicago Cubs / St. Louis Cardinals April 4, 2017April 5, 2017

Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, April 21,1940 – Chicago’s Dizzy Dean takes loss to his old team the Cardinals in his first start of the year

In his first start of the 1940 season, Dizzy Dean of the Cubs pitches to […]

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Another Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars!”  Let’s Remember Phil Cavarretta!
Chicago Cubs / Forgotten Stars / MVPs / Odds and Ends / Player Spotlights April 1, 2017April 1, 2017

Another Edition of “Baseball’s Forgotten Stars!” Let’s Remember Phil Cavarretta!

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Navin Field, Detroit, MI, October 2, 1935 – Action in Game One of World Series as Tigers look for their first title
Ball Parks / Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / World Series April 1, 2017April 2, 2017

Navin Field, Detroit, MI, October 2, 1935 – Action in Game One of World Series as Tigers look for their first title

It’s Game 1 of the World Series, pitting the home team Tigers against the National […]

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We’re Contacted By  Former Cub Batboy, Greg Carlton!
Chicago Cubs / Odds and Ends / We're Contacted by Relative/Acquaintance of a Former Player! March 30, 2017September 19, 2017

We’re Contacted By Former Cub Batboy, Greg Carlton!

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What’s Unique About this 1929 Cubs’ Team Photo??
Chicago Cubs / Odds and Ends / Team Photos March 29, 2017August 20, 2019

What’s Unique About this 1929 Cubs’ Team Photo??

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Bennett Park, Detroit, MI, October 11, 1907 – Tigers continue to give in Cubs fits in World Series in winning Game Four
Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / World Series March 24, 2017March 29, 2017

Bennett Park, Detroit, MI, October 11, 1907 – Tigers continue to give in Cubs fits in World Series in winning Game Four

  Leaving Chicago and already down two games to none to the Chicago Cubs in […]

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Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: The Cubs’ Riggs Stephenson
Brace Collection / Chicago Cubs / Does He Belong in the Hall of Fame? / Forgotten Stars / Player Spotlights March 3, 2017March 3, 2021

Baseball’s Forgotten Stars: The Cubs’ Riggs Stephenson

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1929 World Series
Chicago Cubs / Jimmie Foxx / Philadelphia Athletics / World Series February 23, 2017March 19, 2017

1929 World Series

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Johnny Evers and Joe Tinker End 33-Year Feud!
Boston Braves / Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago Cubs / Dead Ball Era / Hall of Fame February 14, 2017February 14, 2017

Johnny Evers and Joe Tinker End 33-Year Feud!

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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, October 4, 1935 – A look at the original scoreboard during the 1935 World Series
Ball Parks / Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / World Series February 11, 2017February 11, 2017

Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, October 4, 1935 – A look at the original scoreboard during the 1935 World Series

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Rogers Hornsby Traded Again!
Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago Cubs / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants / Player Spotlights / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series January 10, 2017December 29, 2017

Rogers Hornsby Traded Again!

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“The Most Lopsided Trades in Baseball History”: Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown Goes to the Cubs!
Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades December 12, 2016December 13, 2016

“The Most Lopsided Trades in Baseball History”: Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown Goes to the Cubs!

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The Sad Demise of Hack Wilson
Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Player Spotlights November 27, 2016December 26, 2020

The Sad Demise of Hack Wilson

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Congratulates To Pat Hughes On His Hall of Fame Selection!
Chicago Cubs / Odds and Ends November 9, 2016August 13, 2023

Congratulates To Pat Hughes On His Hall of Fame Selection!

On this happy occasion, I’m reposting my tribute to Pat Hughes which I wrote in November, 2016…

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The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series!
Chicago Cubs / Cleveland Indians / Historic Events / Memorable World Series Moments / World Series November 3, 2016November 6, 2016

The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series!

The Cubs Win the 2016 World Series! Well…it finally happened. The Cubs won the World […]

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Talk About a Dilemma! Who Would Lou Boudreau Cheer For In The 2016 World Series??
Chicago Cubs / Cleveland Indians / Hall of Fame / World Series October 28, 2016October 28, 2016

Talk About a Dilemma! Who Would Lou Boudreau Cheer For In The 2016 World Series??

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Wrigley Field, Chicago,IL, May 26, 1935 – Action in Cubs 8-3 win over Brooklyn Dodgers
Ball Parks / Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago Cubs October 11, 2016October 11, 2016

Wrigley Field, Chicago,IL, May 26, 1935 – Action in Cubs 8-3 win over Brooklyn Dodgers

  The Dodgers catcher Al Lopez holds up the ball to show the umpire after […]

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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, September 27, 1938 – Cubs Dizzy Dean is comforted after being pulled from crucial pennant race game
Chicago Cubs September 28, 2016September 29, 2016

Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, September 27, 1938 – Cubs Dizzy Dean is comforted after being pulled from crucial pennant race game

  A distraught Dizzy Dean is comforted by Cubs teammates after being taken out of […]

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Ed Reulbach’s Unique Feat!
Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / Historic Events / It'll Never Happen Again September 27, 2016September 27, 2016

Ed Reulbach’s Unique Feat!

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One of the Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The Dodgers Steal Billy Herman From the Cubs…and Win the 1941 Pennant!
Brooklyn Dodgers / Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Lopsided trades September 19, 2016September 19, 2016

One of the Most Lopsided Trades Ever: The Dodgers Steal Billy Herman From the Cubs…and Win the 1941 Pennant!

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Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today!
Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago Cubs / Ernie Banks / Hall of Fame / Historic Events September 17, 2016September 17, 2016

Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today!

Ernie Banks Debuts 63 Years Ago Today! As Cub fans celebrate the team clinching the […]

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Braves Field, Boston, MA, June 17, 1948 – Cubs Gene Mauch slides home safely in game against Braves
Chicago Cubs August 26, 2016August 27, 2016

Braves Field, Boston, MA, June 17, 1948 – Cubs Gene Mauch slides home safely in game against Braves

Gene Mauch of the Chicago Cubs slides safely by Braves catcher Bill Salkfeld. Mauch came […]

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1935 World Series: Tigers vs. Cubs!
Chicago Cubs / Detroit Tigers / Hall of Fame / World Series August 22, 2016August 27, 2016

1935 World Series: Tigers vs. Cubs!

1935 World Series Photo Gallery Click on any image below to see photos in full […]

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1906 “Hitless Wonders” Start 19-Game Winning Streak!
Chicago Cubs / Chicago White Sox / Dead Ball Era / World Series August 5, 2016August 4, 2020

1906 “Hitless Wonders” Start 19-Game Winning Streak!

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Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!
Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / Jackie Robinson / Negro Leagues July 31, 2016February 3, 2024

Great Photo of Jackie Robinson and Larry Doby!

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Joe McCarthy’s Boston Years
Boston Red Sox / Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame / New York Yankees July 8, 2016January 13, 2024

Joe McCarthy’s Boston Years

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Tribute to Jim Hickman
Casey Stengel / Chicago Cubs / Player Passings / Team Photos June 26, 2016December 28, 2016

Tribute to Jim Hickman

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West Side Grounds, Chicago, IL, June 1907 – Crowd on the field for NY Giants and Cubs
Ball Parks / Chicago Cubs / Dead Ball Era / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants June 17, 2016June 18, 2016

West Side Grounds, Chicago, IL, June 1907 – Crowd on the field for NY Giants and Cubs

Here is a very cool action shot of a game between the NY Giants, managed […]

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1907 World Champion Chicago Cubs
Ball Parks / Chicago Cubs / Dead Ball Era / Detroit Tigers June 14, 2016June 16, 2016

1907 World Champion Chicago Cubs

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Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, September 2, 1965 – Mr Cub Ernie Banks hits his 400th career home run
Chicago Cubs / Ernie Banks / Hall of Fame May 19, 2016March 15, 2017

Wrigley Field, Chicago, IL, September 2, 1965 – Mr Cub Ernie Banks hits his 400th career home run

Mr Cub, Ernie Banks, crosses home plate after hitting his 24th homer of the season […]

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Mordecai “Three-Finger” Brown
Chicago Cubs / Dead Ball Era / Hall of Fame / World Series May 9, 2016May 9, 2016

Mordecai “Three-Finger” Brown

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The Great Rogers Hornsby
Charles Conlon Collection / Chicago Cubs / Don Stokes' Colorizations / Greatest Individual Seasons of All TIme / Hall of Fame / St. Louis Cardinals / World Series April 29, 2016April 29, 2016

The Great Rogers Hornsby

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Jake Arrieta’s Connection to 19th Century Baseball!
19th Century / Baseball Origins / Chicago Cubs / Hall of Fame April 22, 2016February 1, 2017

Jake Arrieta’s Connection to 19th Century Baseball!

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Wrigley Field, Chicago, 4/21/1940 – Cubs Dizzy Dean pitches in his first start of the season
Chicago Cubs / St. Louis Cardinals April 22, 2016April 22, 2016

Wrigley Field, Chicago, 4/21/1940 – Cubs Dizzy Dean pitches in his first start of the season

  Dizzy Dean of the Cubs pitches to the Cardinals catcher Don Padgett in the […]

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Wrigley Field Marquee Returns!
Ball Parks / Chicago Cubs / Opening Day April 11, 2016April 11, 2016

Wrigley Field Marquee Returns!

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The Merkle Tragedy, Part Two
Chicago Cubs / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants April 4, 2016April 4, 2016

The Merkle Tragedy, Part Two

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The Tragedy of Fred Merkle, Part One
Chicago Cubs / Dead Ball Era / New York/ SanFrancisco Giants April 1, 2016August 6, 2017

The Tragedy of Fred Merkle, Part One

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