Cubtober 3rd

Chicago Cubs fans have had better Octobers than October 2009. Here a few examples of years where they were still following the team in October, and why.




On this day in 1915, the Cubs played their final game in their championship field...West Side Grounds. The next season they would begin playing in a new ballpark on the North Side.





On this day in 1938, the city of Chicago has a parade for the pennant winning 1938 Cubs.










On this day in 1945, the World Series begins, Cubs vs. Detroit Tigers. Read all about that series here.





On this day in 1976, Bill Madlock wins the National League batting title in his final at bat as a member of the Chicago Cubs.

He is traded for Bobby Murcer after the season.

Cubtober 2nd

Chicago Cubs fans have had better Octobers than October 2009. Here a few examples of years where they were still following the team in October, and why.




On this day in 1936, the Cubs faced the White Sox in the City Championship series.

Listen to a portion of that game here.








On this day in 1984, the Cubs-Padres NLCS began at Wrigley Field.

Read about that series here.

AUDIO: Steve Trout talks about that team.





On this day in 2001, Sammy Sosa hit his 60th home run, becoming the first player in history to do that three times.

Cubtober 1st

Chicago Cubs fans have had better Octobers than October 2009. Here a few examples of years where they were still following the team, and why.



The Cubs and Detroit Tigers began the 1935 World Series.

Read about it here, and listen to the final out here.






In 1960, Billy Williams hit his first MLB home run. He hit it in Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum against Dodgers pitcher Stan Williams. It was a two run shot that put the Cubs up by 3 runs.