From the July 3, 2016, Chicago Tribune.
Nominated:
CAP ANSON-- 22 seasons with Cubs Hit .331 during that time. Led league in batting four times, including a .399 mark in 1881. Led league in RBIs eight times. Played in two World Series for the Cubs.
BILL BUCKNER-- Eight seasons with Cubs. Batted .300 or better 4 times, including league-leading .324 in 1980.
PHIL CAVARRETTA-- NL MVP in 1945 and led league with .355 BA. Twenty seasons with Cubs and batted .292 during that time.
MARK GRACE-- Batted .308 and drove in 1,004 runs as a Cub. Known for his good eye, as a Cub had 946 walks and 561 strike outs.
DERREK LEE-- Two-times All-Star and two Gold Gloves. In 2005 hit a career-high 46 homers, 107 RBIs and led majors with a .335 BA.
Although I'm a BIG Bill Buckner fan, I have to go with Cap Anson.
A Little before My Time, Though. --Cootson
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