Name That Cub

Name This Old Cub

by Al on Nov 14, 2009 11:14 AM CST in Name That Cub Comment 28 comments

No, this isn't about Ron Santo.

Last year, we did an occasional series of "Name That Cub", where you had to identify a Cubs player from the past from an old photo. It was fun, but in general, too easy -- because most of the photos I used were from the last three or four decades.

I'm upping the ante. Since it's a non-newsy baseball weekend, let's try Cubs from the black-and-white era.

No prizes for this; just for fun. And no clues, either.

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Saturday Name That Cub

by Al on Feb 14, 2009 2:31 PM CST in Name That Cub Comment 28 comments

Let's interrupt our steroid discussion for a bit. Name this old-time Cub. As usual, a $10 gift card from Distant Replays to the first person with the correct ID. (Previous winners not eligible) Don't you love those old-style posed photos where the pitcher doesn't even have a ball in his glove?

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Friday Name That Cub

by Al on Feb 13, 2009 1:16 PM CST in Name That Cub Comment 48 comments

Here's a little different twist on the Name That Cub idea.

The Little Leaguer in the second row, second from the right (of the four players pictured, not including the coaches in that row) is someone who would wear a Cub uniform many years after this photo was taken.

But who is it? Thanks to BCB reader bison for the photo.

Another $10 gift card from Distant Replays to the first to identify this future Cub.

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Thursday Name That Cub

by Al on Feb 12, 2009 12:55 PM CST in Name That Cub Comment 131 comments

While we wait for the 2009 Cubs to report tomorrow (at least, the pitchers & catchers), name this Cub from the past. Clue: this one's about as obscure as it gets.

One change in this game: previous winners are ineligible to win again until 30 days have passed... this is to give a chance to others. Thanks!

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Tuesday Mystery Motion

by Al on Feb 10, 2009 7:46 AM CST in Name That Cub Comment 22 comments

Name this Cubs pitcher and win a $10 gift card from Distant Replays.

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Saturday Name That Cub

by Al on Feb 7, 2009 7:24 AM CST in Name That Cub Comment 48 comments

Many of the recent posts in this series have been from the 1960's. Your only clue to this one is that it's not from that decade.

A $10 gift card from Distant Replays to the first person with the right answer.

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Name That Cub... With A Twist

by Al on Feb 6, 2009 8:07 AM CST in Name That Cub Comment 61 comments

BCB reader Al Spangler sent me this photo... yes, there is a Cub pictured in it. Name both of these people and win a $10 gift card from Distant Replays.