By Rick Kaempfer
In This Week in 1945
Mar 1st, 2023
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This week during the last year the Cubs went to the World Series… World War II Rages On… *In the United Kingdom, Princess Elizabeth (photo), later to become Queen Elizabeth II, joins the British Army as a driver. *Previously neutral Finland declares war on the Axis powers. That’s ri...
By Rick Kaempfer
In This Weeks Historical Events
Jan 22nd, 2023
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*On January 20, 2009, President Obama was inaugurated President of the United States in 2009. The Chicago Tribune was putting together the final details for their sale of the Cubs to Tom Ricketts and his family. The final price tag is $900 million. *On January 23, 1737, John Hancock was born. He late...
By Rick Kaempfer
In Today's Cub Birthday
Dec 20th, 2022
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~Gabby Hartnett 1900 (Cubs 1922-1940) Gabby was one of the greatest Cubs of all-time. His real name was Charles Leo Hartnett. No surprise where that nickname came from, he was known as someone who was “constantly talking” when he was catching. Gabby is known as one of the all-time greats,...
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In Today's Cub Birthday
Nov 12th, 2022
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~Sammy Sosa 1968– (Cubs 1992-2004) Sammy was a phenomenon during his time with the Cubs. He holds the all-time record for homers hit in a Cubs uniform (545), and many of them were hit in dramatic fashion. His chase of the Roger Maris record (along with Mark McGwire) captivated the world in 1998...
By Rick Kaempfer
In Today's Cub Birthday
Oct 26th, 2022
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~Hillary Rodham Clinton 1947– (Cubs fan 1947-Present) She grew up in Park Ridge, Illinois, an unabashed Cubs fan. Even though she later claimed to have been a Yankees fan, there is documentary evidence to prove her Cubs love. In 1993, when she was the First Lady, she accepted induction into the...
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