On July 6, 1970 — Ron Santo drives in ten runs, helping the Cubs sweep a doubleheader against Montreal at Wrigley Field. The third baseman’s two-run homer in the opener gives the...
[adrotate banner=”41″] On July 6, 1932, Billy Jurges of the Chicago Cubs is shot twice at a Hotle during a scuffle with his girlfriend Violet Popovich Valli,. Jurges, who is shot in...
[adrotate banner=”42″] July 6, 1987 Andre Dawson goes 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored, 4 RBI & 2 home runs to support Steve Trout as the Chicago Cubs defeat the San...
July 6, 1980 Willie McCovey plays the last game of his career. He contributes a pinch-hit sac fly off Rick Sutcliffe to drive in Jack Clark in the 8th inning. Stretch finishes...
[adrotate banner=”41″] On July 6, 1977 — After 1,887 plate appearances without a home run from the start of his career, Cubs outfielder Greg Gross finally goes deep when he homers off...
On July 5, 1985 At Wrigley Field, the first three hitters in the Cubs’ announced batting order are Billy Hatcher, Davey Lopes and Ryne Sandberg. After Hatcher walks, Lopes takes a strike...
On July 3, 1967 — Billy Williams, Ron Santo, and Randy Hundley all homer for the Cubs in the first, and Rico Carty and Felipe Alou also go deep for the Braves...
On July 3, 1935, the Chicago Cubs release future Hall of Fame outfielder Kiki Cuyler as a cost-cutting measure. Cuyler will sign a contract with the Cincinnati Reds just two days later....
[adrotate banner=”41″] On July 2, 1967 — After Chicago’s 4-1 victory, behind Ferguson Jenkins, (11-5) over Cincinnati at Wrigley Field, many of the 40,464 patrons stay in the ballpark awaiting the outcome...
[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 30, 1909 Chicago’s Ed Reulbach spoils Pittsburgh’s dedication of Forbes Field before 30,338, allowing three hits and beating Vic Willis, 3 – 2. A parade of old-time players...