Cubs general manager John Holland announces Whitey Lockman will manage the Cubs, replacing Leo Durocher

Cubs general manager John Holland announces Whitey Lockman will manage the Cubs, replacing Leo Durocher

Cubs general manager John Holland announces Whitey Lockman will manage the Cubs, replacing Leo Durocher, who ‘stepped down’ as the team’s skipper after posting a 535-526 (.504) record during his seven years at the helm. ‘Leo the Lip’ will be hired by the Astros to replace Harry Walker at the end of next month.

Cesar Cedeno and Billy Williams congratulate Hank Aaron after a homer in the 1972 All-Star Game in Atlanta.

The National League wins the All-Star Game, 4 – 3, at Atlanta behind hometown hero Hank Aaron’s two-run home run and Joe Morgan’s 10th-inning RBI single. It is the 7th time the classic has gone into extra innings.

The National League wins the All-Star Game, 4 – 3, at Atlanta behind hometown hero Hank Aaron’s two-run home run and Joe Morgan’s 10th-inning RBI single. It is the 7th time the classic has gone into extra innings.