• EveryCubEver

    Tom Gorzelanny

    By Rick Kaempfer
    In Today's Cub Birthday
    Jul 12th, 2024
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    ~Tom Gorzelanny 1982– (Cubs 2009-2010) The homegrown pitcher (Marist High School) was acquired by the Cubs in the summer of 2009 when their starting rotation suffered a few injuries. He had pitched for the Pirates the previous 4 1/2 seasons, and had been a bit of a Cubs-killer. When he put on t...
    By Rick Kaempfer
    In Today's Cub Birthday
    Dec 29th, 2023
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    ~Ken Rudolph 1946 (Cubs 1969-1973) Ken served as the backup catcher to Randy Hundley for several seasons, beginning with the memorable 1969 season. He was only 22 years old when he broke camp with the Cubs that year. His best season in a Cubs uniform was probably 1973. He appeared in 64 games for the...