Cubs celebrate 75th year at Wrigley with 4-0 victory
Cubs celebrate 75th year at Wrigley with 4-0 victory
Andre Dawson slams his 300th homerun in Cubs 4-2 loss
On April 23, 1989 At Shea Stadium, Andre Dawson hits his 300th career homerun off Ron Darling in the top of the 7th inning. The blast gave the Cubs a 2-0 lead. The Mets will score 3 in the bottom of the 8th to win the contest. Dawson a year later on September 22, 1990…
On a frigid Sunday afternoon, Rick Sutcliffe adds to the wind chill, striking out 11 batters in the Cubs’ 8-3 win over Pittsburgh. Despite a temperature of 33 degrees, along with a stiff breeze making it feel like eight above, 11,387 fans brave the elements to watch the right-hander’s complete-game effort at Wrigley Field.
On a frigid Sunday afternoon, Rick Sutcliffe adds to the wind chill, striking out 11 batters in the Cubs’ 8-3 win over Pittsburgh. Despite a temperature of 33 degrees, along with a stiff breeze making it feel like eight above, 11,387 fans brave the elements to watch the right-hander’s complete-game effort at Wrigley Field.
Rich “Goose” Gossage of the Chicago Cubs earns his 300th career save
Rich “Goose” Gossage of the Chicago Cubs earns his 300th career save
Wrigley Field’s First Night Game rained out
On August 8, 1988, lights are used for the first time in the history of Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies play 3 1/2 before being rained out.
Chicago pass legislation that will allow lights at Wrigley Field
On February 23, 1988, lawmakers in Chicago pass legislation that will allow lights at Wrigley Field. By a vote of 29-19, Chicago’s anti-noise laws are officially repealed, paving the way for the playing 18 night games through the year 2002 night at Wrigley field. The legislation prohibits beer sales after 9:20 p.m. and organ music…
San Diego Padres trade reliever Rich Gossage
1988 – The San Diego Padres trade reliever Rich Gossage to the Chicago Cubs for infielder Keith Moreland in a deal that also includes a pair of minor league players.
Cubs trade future hall of famer Lee Smith
On December 8, 1987 The Chicago Cubs trade Lee Smith to the Red Sox for pitchers Al Nipper and Calvin Schiraldi. Smith felt underappreciated in Chicago and had asked for a trade. “I appreciated (Jim Frey) trading me,” he said. “Frey and Zim are good people. Wanting to be traded had nothing to do with…
Andre Dawson becomes first player to win MVP on last place team
On November 18, 1987, Andre “The Hawk” Dawson of the Chicago Cubs becomes the first player from a last-place team to win the Most Valuable Player Award. Dawson led the National League with 49 HR and 137 RBIs. The Cubs outfielder easily outdistances runners-up shortstop Ozzie Smith and first baseman Jack Clark, both members of…
Howard Johnson breaks a 53 year-old National League record hitting his 36th home run as a switch hitter
Howard Johnson breaks a 53 year-old National League record when he strokes his 36th home run as a switch hitter in the Mets’ 7-1 victory over Chicago at Wrigley Field. The New York third baseman’s historic homer, the team’s franchise-high seventh grand slam of the season, surpasses the mark established by Cardinals’ first baseman Ripper Collins in 1934 but is far less than the major league record of 54 set in 1961 by Yankees slugger Mickey Mantle.
