5. 1945 NL PENNANT
The 1946 Chicago Cubs had such players as Phil Cavarretta and Stan Hack and won the National league with a 98-56 record, three games ahead of the Cardinals. The Detroit Tigers defeated them in the World Series 4-3. (The 4th game was where Billy Sianis and his goat were ejected from the game, leading to the legendary curse).
The pennant is now at the United Club in Wrigley Field.
6. 1949 ROSE BOWL TROPHY
It was Northwestern's only college bowl game victory after a stunning 20-14 victory over California viewed by 92,000 fans Jan. 1, 1949, in Pasadena. Northwestern had finished second behind Michigan, but the Big Ten had a no-repeat policy at the time.
Down 14-13 late in the fourth quarter, Northwestern marched 88 yards and scored on a trick play.
Northwestern has the trophy on display.
Cubs, In the World Series? Who'd Have Figured? --DaCoot
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