Who is the greatest Chicago Cub of all time?
Who is the greatest Chicago Cub of all time?
The Top 10 Chicago Cubs of all time
- 9) Frank Chance.
- 8) Fergie Jenkins.
- 7) Gabby Hartnett.
- 6) Sammy Sosa.
- 4) Billy Williams.
- 3) Ron Santo.
- 2) Ryne Sandberg.
- 1) Ernie Banks. You can argue this list all you want but you can’t argue who sits as the greatest Cubs player of all time.
Who was on the 72 Cubs?
The 1972 Chicago Cubs played 155 games during the regular season, won 85 games, lost 70 games, and finished in second position….
| Fergie Jenkins | $125,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Al Montreuil | $13,500.00 |
| Rick Reuschel | $13,500.00 |
| Dave Rosello | $13,500.00 |
| Jim Tyrone | $13,500.00 |
How big was the Cubs lead in 1969?
It was one of the most astounding late season collapses in history, with the seventeen-game turnaround being one of the biggest ever. The Cubs finished 92–70, while the Mets won the National League East and would go on to win the World Series.
What year did the Cubs have the best record?
The 1906 Cubs won 116 games, finishing 116–36 and posting a modern-era record winning percentage of .763, before losing the World Series to the Chicago White Sox (“The Hitless Wonders”) by four games to two.
What famous players played at Wrigley Field?
More Wrigley Field: Happy 100th Birthday | Lesser known facts
| All-time Wrigley Field leaders | |
|---|---|
| Games Played | |
| 1. Sammy Sosa | 293 |
| 2. Ernie Banks | 290 |
| 3. Billy Williams | 231 |
How many Chicago Cubs are in the Hall of Fame?
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME TRIVIA & FRIVOLITIES
| Count of Baseball Hall of Fame Members by Primary Team Which MLB Team Has The Most Baseball Hall of Famers? | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Primary Team | Inductees |
| 4. | Chicago Cubs | 14 |
| 5. | Chicago White Sox | 13 |
| Cleveland Indians | 13 |
What was the Cubs starting lineup in 1969?
I chose only guys I played with and my Ultimate Cubs Lineup would be almost the entire 1969 team:
- Don Kessinger – SS.
- Glenn Beckert – 2B.
- Billy Williams – LF.
- Ron Santo – 3B.
- Ernie Banks – 1B.
- Johnny Callison – RF.
- Randy Hundley – C.
- Don Young – CF.
What were the Chicago Cubs originally called?
the Chicago White Stockings
Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago. The team, originally known as the Chicago White Stockings, was a charter member of the NL in 1876 and had quick success. Led by Cap Anson, the team won 6 of the NL’s first 11 championships.
