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Remembering the 1969 Chicago Cubs
All the BCB stories on the 50th anniversary of this star-crossed team can be found here.
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October 2, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: A wacky farewell to a memorable season
The Cubs beat the Mets on the final day, long after it mattered. And the Bleacher Bums went crazy.
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September 11, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: The day the dream really died
One missed play summed up the collapse.
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September 8, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: A disputed call likely costs the Cubs a game in New York
If only replay review had been available back then.
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September 7, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: The Willie Stargell homer that slew the Cubs
This is when the Pirates star began to become known as a Cub killer.
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August 19, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: Ken Holtzman throws a no-hitter
It was one of the best days of the year.
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July 26, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: The story of Leo Durocher and Camp Ojibwa
A boys’ camp in Wisconsin turned into a minor scandal for the Cubs manager.
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July 9, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: Jimmy Qualls breaks up Tom Seaver’s perfect game
Seaver was a big reason the Mets passed by the Cubs in 1969.
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July 8, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: ‘And it’s caught — and dropped! — by Young’
The Cubs blew a lead to the Mets in the opener of a series in New York.
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June 29, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: Billy Williams Day
The Cubs honored one of their best before a doubleheader with the Cardinals.
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June 26, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: ‘Hickman did it again!’
And Jack Brickhouse goes crazy at the WGN microphone.
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June 22, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: ‘I wasn’t having any trouble seeing the ball’
The Cubs got a rule changed because of what happened on this day at Wrigley Field.
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June 7, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: Tying one on
The Cubs had a winning streak ended without a loss.
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May 13, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: The biggest N.L. shutout in 63 years
The Cubs annihilated the Padres at Wrigley Field.
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April 25, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: The day they traded a future All-Star
This happened all the time in that era. And this one was disastrous.
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April 8, 2019
Today in 1969 Cubs history: Willie Smith walks it off on Opening Day
It was the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
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January 21, 2019
50 years on, the 1969 Chicago Cubs are still beloved
Half a century has passed since this team thrilled us, then ended in disappointment.