On August 6, 1998, legendary broadcaster Jack Brickhouse dies from cardiac arrest at the age of 82. The likeable Brickhouse began his broadcasting career in 1934, working for a radio station in...
On August 6, 1929 — In a Ladies Day game at Wrigley Field that draws 29,000 women and 11,000 men, the Cubs have their five-game win streak stopped by Brooklyn, 5 –...
On August 4, 1906 — The Giants slow the Chicago express, stopping the Cubs, 7 – 4, behind Christy Mathewson and Hooks Wiltse. New York is just 4 1/2 games behind Chicago,...
On August 4, 1955 — Ernie Banks hits three home runs in a game for the first of four times in his career when the Cubs outslug the Pirates, 11-10 at Wrigley...
[adrotate banner=”32″] On August 4, 1948 — Ernie Harwell, filling in for Red Barber, who is recovering from a bleeding ulcer, calls his first major league game as the Dodgers beat the...
On ,August 2 1952 — at Ebbets Field : After stopping play top 5th due to rain, umps gather around Jackie Robinson as he jaws with Chicago Cubs mgr Phil Cavarretta (44,...
On August 1, 1987 Andre Dawson hits a 3-run home run in the 3rd inning, a solo home run in the 5th and another solo HR in 7th inning, drives in all...
On August 1, 1985 — Vince Coleman steals two bases in the 1st inning of the Cardinals’ 9 – 8 loss to the Cubs to run his season total to 74, breaking...
On August 1, 1987 Andre Dawson hits a 3-run home run in the 3rd inning, a solo home run in the 5th and another solo HR in 7th inning, drives in all...
On August 1, 1985 — Vince Coleman steals two bases in the 1st inning of the Cardinals’ 9 – 8 loss to the Cubs to run his season total to 74, breaking...