Chicago Cubs history unpacked — September 18

Free of charge for the discerning reader. Happy birthday to Ryne Sandberg*, and a mighty host of others. Today in baseball history, in 1909 – Before 35,409, the largest paid baseball attendance ever, Charles Bender beats Bill Donovan and the Tigers, 2 – 0, at Philadelphia. Ty Cobb is the Triple Crown winner with a .377 BA, 9 home runs (all inside-the-park), and 107 RBI. […]

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