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ON THIS DAY · June 25 in Chicago Cubs History: The Cubs score five times in the 13th to beat the Dodgers, 8 – 3. Claude Passeau pitches four innings of relief for the win. It’s (1940)
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January 16
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Cubs, 2017, In one of his last gestures as President, Barack Obama receives the World Champion Cubs at the White House

January 16 in Chicago Cubs History: In one of his last gestures as President, Barack Obama receives the World Champion Cubs at the White House (2017)

[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 16 2017 — In one of his last gestures as President, Barack Obama receives the World Champion Cubs at the White House. Reporters note it’s the first time...

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January 16
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Cubs, 1917, The Cubs send P Jimmy Lavender and $5,000 to the Phillies for P Al Demaree, who will be sent to the Giants in July.

January 16 in Chicago Cubs History: The Cubs send P Jimmy Lavender and $5,000 to the Phillies for P Al Demaree, who will be sent to the Giants in July. (1917)

[adrotate banner=”42″] On January 16 1917 — The Cubs send P Jimmy Lavender and $5,000 to the Phillies for P Al Demaree, who will be sent to the Giants in July. Baseball...

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January 12
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Cubs, 1950, The New York Yankees sell their Newark Bears franchise to the Chicago Cubs

January 12 in Chicago Cubs History: The New York Yankees sell their Newark Bears franchise to the Chicago Cubs (1950)

On January 12 1950 — The New York Yankees sell their Newark Bears franchise to the Chicago Cubs , who will move the team to Springfield, Massachusetts. The once-proud Bears, owned by...

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January 12
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Cubs, 1961, Charlie Grimm and Rube Walker are named to the Chicago Cubs College of Coaches

January 12 in Chicago Cubs History: Charlie Grimm and Rube Walker are named to the Chicago Cubs College of Coaches (1961)

On January 12 1961 – Charlie Grimm and Rube Walker are named to the Chicago Cubs College of Coaches. Using this system, a different coach will manage the team each month during...

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January 11
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Cubs, 1969, Chicago Cubs acquire veteran reliever Ted Abernathy from the Cincinnati Reds

January 11 in Chicago Cubs History: Chicago Cubs acquire veteran reliever Ted Abernathy from the Cincinnati Reds (1969)

Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On January 11, 1969, the Chicago Cubs acquire veteran reliever Ted Abernathy from the Cincinnati Reds for...

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January 11
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Cubs, 2010, Greg Maddux, who started his major league career with the Cubs in 1986, is returning to the team as an assistant to general manage

January 11 in Chicago Cubs History: Greg Maddux, who started his major league career with the Cubs in 1986, is returning to the team as an assistant to general manage (2010)

Sponsor this Page On January 11, 2010 — Former pitching great Greg Maddux, who started his major league career with the Cubs in 1986 , is returning to the team as an...

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January 11
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Cubs, 1960, The Phillies send fan-favorite Richie Ashburn to the Cubs in exchange for infielders Alvin Dark and Jim Woods

January 11 in Chicago Cubs History: The Phillies send fan-favorite Richie Ashburn to the Cubs in exchange for infielders Alvin Dark and Jim Woods (1960)

On January 11, 1960 — The Philadelphia Phillies send fan-favorite Richie Ashburn, the National League’s top hitter in 1958, to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for infielders Alvin Dark and Jim Woods...

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January 10
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Cubs, 1934, The late Bill Veeck Sr. is replaced by William Walker as president of the Cubs

January 10 in Chicago Cubs History: The late Bill Veeck Sr. is replaced by William Walker as president of the Cubs (1934)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On January 10, 1934 — The late Bill Veeck Sr., a former sports writer who won three pennants (1918, 1929, and 1932) during his reign in Chicago’s front office, is...

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January 10
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Cubs, 1913, Cincinnati Reds purchase pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown from the Chicago Cubs

January 10 in Chicago Cubs History: Cincinnati Reds purchase pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown from the Chicago Cubs (1913)

[adrotate banner=”49″] On January 10, 1913, The Cincinnati Reds purchased pitcher Mordecai “Three Finger” Brown from the Chicago Cubs . Brown had been sent down to Lousiville by the Cubs, the future...

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January 8
Chicago Cubs: Chicago Cubs, 1930, Chicago Cubs star Art Nehf announces his retirement

January 8 in Chicago Cubs History: Chicago Cubs star Art Nehf announces his retirement (1930)

[adrotate banner=”32″] On January 8, 1930, Chicago Cubs star Art Nehf announces his retirement. Nehf won 184 games during his major league career and pitched in five World Series. We went 4-4...

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