Written by Bruce Weirauch, May 29, 1966-For the second consecutive day, Ron Santo delivers a walk-off home run in extra-innings against Atlanta when his 10th-inning blast gives the Chicago Cubs a 3-2 victory at Wrigley Field. Yesterday, the third baseman ended the game with a three-run...
Written by Bruce Weirauch,
May 29, 2016 Cubs run their record for the season to 34-14 with a 7-2 win over the Philadelphia Phillies. Ben Zobrist & Miguel Montero homer for the Chicago Cubs.
Written by Bruce Weirauch, May 29, 1962-Buck (John) O’Neil, previously a scout with the Cubs, becomes the first black coach in major-league baseball after accepting a job with the organization. O’Neil is credited for signing future Hall of Fame player Lou Brock to his first...
Written by Bruce Weirauch,
Chicago Tribune Chicago, Illinois 29 May 1966, Sun • Page 53 Learn while you play! Personal instruction by Ron Santo, Glenn Beckert, Ernie Banks, Dick Ellsworth, Billy Williams and Ellis Burton to name a few. Practice like a 10!
Written by Bruce Weirauch, May 29, 1909-Recently elected William Howard Taft joins 14,000 fans at Pittsburgh’s Exposition Park to watch the Pittsburgh Pirates play the Chicago Cubs, becoming the first sitting president to attend a baseball game outside of Washington, D.C. . The...
