CChicago Cubs Read More Chicago Cubs history unpacked, October 31November 2, 2025 “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Today in baseball history: “I…
CChicago Cubs Read More Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Early scoreboard editionNovember 1, 2025 This is a real good photo of the iconic Wrigley Field scoreboard in its early years. That scoreboard…
CChicago Cubs Read More Chicago Cubs history unpacked, October 27October 28, 2025 Rabbit Maranville arrives in Chicago, and other stories. Happy birthday to Ralph Kiner* and other former Cubs. “Maybe…
CChicago Cubs Read More Cubs historical sleuthing: Bill Buckner editionOctober 26, 2025 Here’s a photo of the popular Cubs first baseman Bill Buckner trying to break up a play in…
CChicago Cubs Read More Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Harry Caray editionOctober 25, 2025 From time to time, Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray would head to the bleachers to broadcast a game. Here’s…
CChicago Cubs Read More Chicago Cubs history unpacked, October 24: Robinson, Maddux, MaddonOctober 25, 2025 Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Jackie Robinson! “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” —…
CChicago Cubs Read More Cubs historical sleuthing: Crosley Field editionOctober 18, 2025 Since it’s the offseason, it’s time to resume my photo/video historical sleuthing series. Before I begin, this is…
CChicago Cubs Read More Today in Wrigley Field history: The first Chicago Bears game on the North SideOctober 17, 2025 Despite the brilliant playing of Howard Berry, former University of Pennsylvania athlete, who scored all the points for…
CChicago Cubs Read More Today in Cubs history: The Cubs win the World SeriesOctober 14, 2025 With the Cubs’ postseason run in 2025 ended, I thought it would be fun to have a look…
PPittsburgh Pirates Read More Today in Cubs history: The Cubs suffer the worst shutout loss in modern MLB historyOctober 4, 2025 From 1970 through 1980 the Cubs were sort-of contenders while the Pirates were dominating the National League by…
SSan Diego Padres Read More Today in 1984 Cubs history: The Cubs blow out the Padres 13-0 in NLCS Game 1September 14, 2025 The division clinched in Pittsburgh, the 1984 Cubs headed home. Before the season’s final series, the scoreboard guys…