Cubs walkoff heroes: Willie Smith, April 8, 1969
A version of this story originally ran April 8, 2019, the 50th anniversary of this historic event. I…
Cubs walkoff heroes: Lindy McDaniel, June 6, 1963
In came McDaniel. The record books will say that he made four pitches to retire the side and…
Cubs walkoff heroes: Kiki Cuyler, August 31, 1932
The pennant mad Cubs, led by Kiki Cuyler, a hitting maniac on as ferocious a rampage as baseball…
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, October 31
“Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire. Today in baseball history: “I…
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Early scoreboard edition
This is a real good photo of the iconic Wrigley Field scoreboard in its early years. That scoreboard…
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, October 27
Rabbit Maranville arrives in Chicago, and other stories. Happy birthday to Ralph Kiner* and other former Cubs. “Maybe…
Cubs historical sleuthing: Bill Buckner edition
Here’s a photo of the popular Cubs first baseman Bill Buckner trying to break up a play in…
Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: Harry Caray edition
From time to time, Cubs broadcaster Harry Caray would head to the bleachers to broadcast a game. Here’s…
Chicago Cubs history unpacked, October 24: Robinson, Maddux, Maddon
Take Me Out to the Ball Game, Jackie Robinson! “Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” —…
Cubs historical sleuthing: Crosley Field edition
Since it’s the offseason, it’s time to resume my photo/video historical sleuthing series. Before I begin, this is…
Today in Wrigley Field history: The first Chicago Bears game on the North Side
Despite the brilliant playing of Howard Berry, former University of Pennsylvania athlete, who scored all the points for…
Today in Cubs history: The Cubs win the World Series
With the Cubs’ postseason run in 2025 ended, I thought it would be fun to have a look…