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The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history
Here are all the stories in this series about great Cubs homers.
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June 14, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 1: Gabby Hartnett, September 28, 1938
Its luster has not faded, more than 80 years later.
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June 12, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 3: Kris Bryant, October 30, 2016
KB energized everyone with this blast.
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June 11, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 4: Joe Tinker, September 23, 1908
Without this home run, the Cubs’ World Series drought would have been a year longer.
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June 10, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 5: Ryne Sandberg, June 23, 1984
These were so great that Ryno had the game named after him.
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June 9, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 6: Javier Baez, October 7, 2016
This ball barely made it into the left-field basket, but it won a postseason game.
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June 8, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 7: Miguel Montero, October 15, 2016
There have been many home runs that made Wrigley Field loud, but none more than this one.
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June 7, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 8: Gary Gaetti, September 28, 1998
This one galvanized the Cubs to one of the biggest wins in their history.
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June 6, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 9: Kyle Schwarber, October 13, 2015
The reactions to this one are what make it the legend it is.
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June 5, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 10: Ernie Banks, May 12, 1970
This was significant not just in Cubs history, but in MLB history.
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June 4, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 11: Kyle Schwarber, October 7, 2015
This one showed everyone the Cubs truly belonged in the postseason.
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June 3, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 12: Willie Smith, April 8, 1969
This blast launched an entire summer of fun.
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June 2, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 13: Kiki Cuyler, August 31, 1932
This one has been nearly forgotten in the 88 years since it thrilled Cubs fans.
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June 1, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 14: Addison Russell, October 19, 2016
This one allowed Cubs fans to exhale.
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May 31, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 15: Sammy Sosa, September 13, 1998
The ‘98 home-run chase provided some memorable moments.
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May 30, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 16: Ellis Burton, August 31, 1963
He’s a footnote in Cubs history, but his story deserves to be told.
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May 29, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 17: Sammy Sosa, April 18, 2004
A franchise record was set on this date.
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May 28, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 18: Andre Dawson, September 27, 1987
Andre will forever be beloved by Cubs fans. This home run is one of the reasons.
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May 27, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 19: Rick Sutcliffe, October 2, 1984
This one flew directly over my head.
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May 26, 2020
The 20 greatest home runs in Cubs history, No. 20: David Bote, August 12, 2018
I’m pretty sure you can never get enough of this one.