[adrotate banner=”32″] George Grantham was the hitting star in the first baseball game broadcast on radio in Chicago. On October 1, 1924, in the City Series between the Chicago Cubs and Chicago...
October 1, 1938, At Wrigley Field, Game 1 of the World Series matched the New York Yankees , Red Ruffing, who had won 21 games during the season, against the Chicago Cubs’...
On October 1, 1932, Babe Ruth’s “called shot” home run allegedly takes place during the third game of the World Series, in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the World Series,...
On September 28, 1938, It was around 5:30 p.m. Sunset, according to the Chicago Tribune, was 5:37 p.m. The umpires met between innings and Gabby Hartnett the Chicago Cubs player manager pleaded...
On September 28, 2003 — Ron Santo, the team’s radio color commentator, joins Hall of Famers Ernie Banks and Billy Williams, becoming third player to have his number retired by the Cubs....
On September 27, 1952, Ralph Kiner of the Pittsburgh Pirates becomes the first player to lead the National League in home runs for seven consecutive seasons. Kiner hits his 37th home run...
[adrotate banner=”50″] On September 27, 1930, Joe McCarthy resigns as manager of the Chicago Cubs and is replaced by Rogers Hornsby. After the season, “Marse Joe” will begin a successful reign as...
On September 27, 1930, Hack Wilson of the Chicago Cubs belts two home runs, giving him a National League record 56 for the season. Wilson’s latest power barrage helps the Cubs to...
On September 26, 1971 , Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs plays in his final major league game. The future Hall of Famer picks up his final hit-an infield single against Ken...
On September 26, 1971 , Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs plays in his final major league game. The future Hall of Famer picks up his final hit-an infield single against Ken...