This Week In Wrigley History

    This Week in Wrigley History (August 20–August 26)

    By Rick Kaempfer
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    Aug 20th, 2016
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    Ernie Banks #14 flag
    August 22, 1982 The Cubs retire the first number in franchise history: #14 in honor of Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks. No-one had worn #14 since Ernie retired as a coach in 1973, but by raising the #14 flag the Cubs make it official. In the lineup for the Cubs that day is a rookie third […]...
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    This Week in Wrigley History (August 13-19)

    By Rick Kaempfer
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    Aug 13th, 2016
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    Wrigley Field 100
    August 13, 1987 The Cubs retire the number of one of the all-time greats: Good Ol’ Number 26, Billy Williams. It is only the second number they ever retired (Ernie was first). Maybe there is some magic in the air, because the woeful Cubs come back to win the game in dramatic fashion. Catcher Jo...
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    This Week in Wrigley History (August 6–August 12)

    By Rick Kaempfer
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    Aug 6th, 2016
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    First night game
    August 6, 1959 Billy Williams makes his major league debut with the Cubs. He plays left field and bats third, and in his first big league at-bat, facing journeyman Phillies pitcher Jim Owens, Billy drives in Tony Taylor with the first run of the game. That turns out to be the game winner, as the [&he...
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    A Tribute To Ernie Banks: RIP Mr. Cub

    By Rick Kaempfer
    In News
    Jan 24th, 2015
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    Ernie Banks 1969
    There are lots of things written about Ernie Banks on this website, but in honor of Mr. Cub’s untimely passing, I thought I would put them all together in one place for you. First off, Ernie’s entry in my Every Cub Ever A-Z feature… ~Ernie Banks 1931 (Cubs 1953-1971) Ernie is not on...
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