The Cubs end their college of coaches experiment with the hiring of Leo Durocher, who signs a three-year deal and is given complete authority on the field. The Lip’s assessment that Chicago is “not an eighth-place ball club,” will prove to be correct when his team finishes tenth next season.

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On October 25, 1965 — The Chicago Cubs end their college of coaches experiment with the hiring of Leo Durocher, replacing Lou Klein, who signs a three-year deal and is given complete authority on the field. The Lip’s assessment that Chicago is “not an eighth-place ball club,” will prove to be correct when his team finishes tenth next season.