By Rick Kaempfer
In This Week in 1908
May 26th, 2024
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How long ago was 1908? The Chicago Cubs were all set to play a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at West Side Grounds. Cubs outfielder Jimmy Sheckard, a known prankster, began teasing Cubs backup infielder Heinie Zimmerman about his terrible fielding. The players had to be separated on the field. A...
By Rick Kaempfer
In Today's Cub Birthday
May 26th, 2024
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~Jason Bere 1971– (Cubs 2001-2002) Bere came up as a rookie with the White Sox and made an immediate impact, winning 12 games and pitching in the ALCS in 1993. He was runner-up for Rookie of the Year. The following year was even better, as Bere became an All-Star. Unfortunately for the fireball...
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