• EveryCubEver

    Walt Huntzinger

    By Rick Kaempfer
    In Today's Cub Birthday
    Feb 6th, 2024
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    ~Smoky Burgess 1927–1991 (Cubs 1949-1951) His real name was Forrest Harrill Burgess, but no-one called him that. He was Smoky Burgess, a five-time National League All-Star. He was a very good catcher, but he became even better known as one of the best pinch hitters of his era. He retired with a...