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The Cubs dedicate a headstone for 19th-Century star Jimmy Ryan

Thanks are also due to the SABR Grave Marker Project. And, there’s something new at Ernie Banks’ gravesite.

A Chicago building that was the birthplace of Cubs scorecards is about to be demolished

And thus we present a little-known bit of Chicago and Cubs history.

Here’s why you shouldn’t always believe the Statcast home run distance numbers

A couple of Patrick Wisdom homers from last week tell the tale.

Wrigley Field historical sleuthing: 1916-22 edition

Here’s a sign you might never have seen before. And, a few more words about how much of original Wrigley Field remains.

SABR Chicago gives 19th Century star Ed Williamson a deserved remembrance

More than a century after his passing, Williamson now has a proper grave marker.

There’s a replica scorecard of the 26-23 game on display at Wrigley. Here’s how it was created

The highest-scoring game in MLB history is commemorated in a display in the Wrigley Field bleachers.

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.

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.

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.

Today in Cubs history: Glenallen Hill hits a home run to a Waveland rooftop

Just how far did that home run go? Here are the facts.