These are the greatest all-time Cub players according to voters in the Chicago Tribune.
FIRST BASE-- Mark Grace
SECOND BASE-- Ryne Sandberg
SHORTSTOP-- Ernie Banks
THIRD BASE-- Ron Santo
RIGHT FIELD-- Andre Dawson
CENTER FIELD-- Hack Wilson
LEFT FIELD-- Billy Williams
CATCHER-- Gabby Hartnett
STARTING PITCHER-- Fergie Jenkins
RELIEF PITCHER-- Bruce Sutter
MANAGER-- Frank Chance
Pretty Good Line Up If You Ask Me. --DaCubber
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Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Greatest Cubs Team of All-Time-- Part 13 : Grace and Sandberg
From the September 11, 2016, Chicago Tribune.
MARK GRACE, FIRST BASE
Grave batted .308 and drove in 1,004 runs as a Cub. In 1995, he led the National League in doubles with 51 and won his third of his four career Gold Gloves.
Grace batted .647 in the 1989 playoff series against the Giants with five extra-base hits and eight RBIs. Known for his good eye, Grace had 946 walks versus 561 strikeouts with the Cubs.
RYNE SANDBERG, SECOND BASE
Sandberg was the NL MVP for the division-winning Cubs team in 1984, batting .314 with 19 home runs. 84 RBIs and a major league-best 19 triples.
This 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner and Hall of Fame inductee also led the NL in home runs with 40 in 1990 and had back-to-back seasons with exactly 100 RBIs in 1990 and 1991.
--Cootberg
MARK GRACE, FIRST BASE
Grave batted .308 and drove in 1,004 runs as a Cub. In 1995, he led the National League in doubles with 51 and won his third of his four career Gold Gloves.
Grace batted .647 in the 1989 playoff series against the Giants with five extra-base hits and eight RBIs. Known for his good eye, Grace had 946 walks versus 561 strikeouts with the Cubs.
RYNE SANDBERG, SECOND BASE
Sandberg was the NL MVP for the division-winning Cubs team in 1984, batting .314 with 19 home runs. 84 RBIs and a major league-best 19 triples.
This 10-time All-Star, nine-time Gold Glove winner and Hall of Fame inductee also led the NL in home runs with 40 in 1990 and had back-to-back seasons with exactly 100 RBIs in 1990 and 1991.
--Cootberg
Thursday, September 15, 2016
Oops, Missed Some of the All Time Greats
Sadly, I somehow missed the Tribune articles on the Cubs and White Sox all-time greats at the second base, third base, shortstop and left field positions.
--DaCoot
--DaCoot
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Greatest Cubs Team Ever-- Part 12: Manager
The all-time greatest Cubs manager as voted on by Chicago Tribune readers:
FRANK CHANCE
Known as "The Peerless Leader," Chance had a winning percentage of .664, best in team history. he won two World Series and four National League pennants as a player/manager, doubling as the team's first baseman for eight seasons. In 1906, Chance's Cubs won a franchise-record 116 games.
--DaCoot
FRANK CHANCE
Known as "The Peerless Leader," Chance had a winning percentage of .664, best in team history. he won two World Series and four National League pennants as a player/manager, doubling as the team's first baseman for eight seasons. In 1906, Chance's Cubs won a franchise-record 116 games.
--DaCoot
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
Greatest Cubs Team Ever-- Part 11: Catcher and Pitchers
CATCHER
GABBY HARTNETT-- Hartnett played 19 seasons on the North Side, appearing in four World Series and batting .297 with 236 home runs and 1,179 RBIs. His best season was 1930, when he hit .339 with 37 home runs and 122 RBIs
The Hall of Famer was a six-time All-Star and won the NL MVP in 1935.
His "Homer in the Gloamin'" won a key game against the Pirates in 1938.
STARTING PITCHER
FERGIE JENKINS-- In 1967, his first full season as a starter, Jenkins began a string of six straight seasons with 20 or more victories. He also completed 20 or more of his starts in each of those six seasons, including a career-best and major league-leading 30 in 1972.
Jenkins won the NL Cy Young Award in 1971, when he went 24-13.
RELIEF PITCHER
BRUCE SUTTER-- In his five years on the North Side, Sutter saved 27 or more games four times. The Hall of Famer reliever won the NL Cy Young Award in 1979 when he posted a 2.22 ERA and a major-league-leading 37 saves.
He was named to four NL All-Star teams as a Cub.
Go Cubbies. --DaCubster
GABBY HARTNETT-- Hartnett played 19 seasons on the North Side, appearing in four World Series and batting .297 with 236 home runs and 1,179 RBIs. His best season was 1930, when he hit .339 with 37 home runs and 122 RBIs
The Hall of Famer was a six-time All-Star and won the NL MVP in 1935.
His "Homer in the Gloamin'" won a key game against the Pirates in 1938.
STARTING PITCHER
FERGIE JENKINS-- In 1967, his first full season as a starter, Jenkins began a string of six straight seasons with 20 or more victories. He also completed 20 or more of his starts in each of those six seasons, including a career-best and major league-leading 30 in 1972.
Jenkins won the NL Cy Young Award in 1971, when he went 24-13.
RELIEF PITCHER
BRUCE SUTTER-- In his five years on the North Side, Sutter saved 27 or more games four times. The Hall of Famer reliever won the NL Cy Young Award in 1979 when he posted a 2.22 ERA and a major-league-leading 37 saves.
He was named to four NL All-Star teams as a Cub.
Go Cubbies. --DaCubster
Greatest Cub Team Ever-- Part 10: Outfield
RIGHT FIELD
ANDRE DAWSON-- After signing as a free agent in 1987, Dawson had the best season of his career, leading the majors in home runs with 49 and RBIs with 137, earning him NL MVP honors. The Hall of Famer hit 20 or more homers in each of his six seasons with the Cubs and drove in 100 or more runs three times.
CENTER FIELD
HACK WILSON-- Wilson led the NL in home runs four times in his six seasons as a Cub. he also drove in 100 or more runs five times. In 1930, he drove in 191 runs, a single-season record that still stands, and slugged a career-best 56 homers.
In his only World Series appearance as a Cub in 1929, the Hall of Famer batted .471 with an OPS of 1.160.
LEFT FIELD
BILLY WILLIAMS-- The NL Rookie of the Year in 1961, Williams went on to hit 20 or more home runs in 13 straight seasons. The Hall of Famer's best year was 1970, when he led the league in runs and hits, batting .322 with 42 homers and 129 RBIs.
His 1,117 straight games established an NL ironman record. He ranks third in team history in hits and homers.
Mighty Great Players Here. --Cootfield
ANDRE DAWSON-- After signing as a free agent in 1987, Dawson had the best season of his career, leading the majors in home runs with 49 and RBIs with 137, earning him NL MVP honors. The Hall of Famer hit 20 or more homers in each of his six seasons with the Cubs and drove in 100 or more runs three times.
CENTER FIELD
HACK WILSON-- Wilson led the NL in home runs four times in his six seasons as a Cub. he also drove in 100 or more runs five times. In 1930, he drove in 191 runs, a single-season record that still stands, and slugged a career-best 56 homers.
In his only World Series appearance as a Cub in 1929, the Hall of Famer batted .471 with an OPS of 1.160.
LEFT FIELD
BILLY WILLIAMS-- The NL Rookie of the Year in 1961, Williams went on to hit 20 or more home runs in 13 straight seasons. The Hall of Famer's best year was 1970, when he led the league in runs and hits, batting .322 with 42 homers and 129 RBIs.
His 1,117 straight games established an NL ironman record. He ranks third in team history in hits and homers.
Mighty Great Players Here. --Cootfield
Monday, September 12, 2016
Greatest Cubs Team Ever-- Part 9: Infield
From the September 11, 2016, Chicago Tribune "Greatest Baseball Team of All Time."
Fans voted for Frank Chance as Cubs All-Time Manager.
Like I said in today's earlier post, the Tribune did this for both the White Sox (my favorite team) and the Cubs (my second favorite team). They then wanted readers to vote position by position for favorites at each position. Voting, sadly, began and ended yesterday. Results will be posted in the Sunday, September 25th, Tribune.
Here are the All-Time Chicago Cubs Infield:
1B MARK GRACE-- Batted .308 and drove in 1,004 runs as a Cub Four career Gold Gloves Known for his good eye, had 946 walks as opposed to 561 strike outs for Cubs.
2B-- RYNE SANDBERG-- NL MVP for division-winning 1984 Cubs, batting .314, 19 HRs, 84 RBIs and major-league-best 19 triples. Ten-time All Star, Nine-time Gold Glove and Hall of Fame Inductee. Led NL in HRs with 40 in 1990 and had back-to-back seasons with exactly 100 RBIs in 1990 and 1991.
SS-- ERNIE BANKS-- Eleven-time All Star, "Mr. Cub," won back-to-back MVP awards in 1958 and 1959. Hit at least 40 homers five times including four straight seasons 1957-1960. Hall of Famer had at least 100 RBIs eight times, including 1969 when he was 38. His 512 home runs are second in team history.
3B-- RON SANTO-- Fourteen seasons with Cubs, nine-time All Star, five straight Gold Gloves (1964-68) Four seasons with 100 or more RBIs and hit 30 or more homers in four straight seasons (1964-67). Had 337 home runs in career and 1,290 RBIs as Cub. Played his last season with the White Sox. Wasn't happy about it either.
I Agree With All These Choices. --DaCubber
Fans voted for Frank Chance as Cubs All-Time Manager.
Like I said in today's earlier post, the Tribune did this for both the White Sox (my favorite team) and the Cubs (my second favorite team). They then wanted readers to vote position by position for favorites at each position. Voting, sadly, began and ended yesterday. Results will be posted in the Sunday, September 25th, Tribune.
Here are the All-Time Chicago Cubs Infield:
1B MARK GRACE-- Batted .308 and drove in 1,004 runs as a Cub Four career Gold Gloves Known for his good eye, had 946 walks as opposed to 561 strike outs for Cubs.
2B-- RYNE SANDBERG-- NL MVP for division-winning 1984 Cubs, batting .314, 19 HRs, 84 RBIs and major-league-best 19 triples. Ten-time All Star, Nine-time Gold Glove and Hall of Fame Inductee. Led NL in HRs with 40 in 1990 and had back-to-back seasons with exactly 100 RBIs in 1990 and 1991.
SS-- ERNIE BANKS-- Eleven-time All Star, "Mr. Cub," won back-to-back MVP awards in 1958 and 1959. Hit at least 40 homers five times including four straight seasons 1957-1960. Hall of Famer had at least 100 RBIs eight times, including 1969 when he was 38. His 512 home runs are second in team history.
3B-- RON SANTO-- Fourteen seasons with Cubs, nine-time All Star, five straight Gold Gloves (1964-68) Four seasons with 100 or more RBIs and hit 30 or more homers in four straight seasons (1964-67). Had 337 home runs in career and 1,290 RBIs as Cub. Played his last season with the White Sox. Wasn't happy about it either.
I Agree With All These Choices. --DaCubber
Greatest Cubs Team Ever-- Part 8: Managers
Again, the Chicago tribune has prepared a list of "Greatest Cubs" at each position and allowing readers to vote. These lists include players, and now managers, from all decades.
They also did it for the White Sox, which I will get to later this week.
CUBS MANAGERS:
CAP ANSON-- Anson won five National League pennants as a player/manager for Chicago's National league club between 1879-1897. His 1,182 victories are the most in franchise history.
FRANK CHANCE-- Known as the "Peerless Leader," had best winning percentage of .664 in team history. Won two World Series and four NL pennants. Player/manager, doubling as team's first basemen for eight seasons. In 1906, his Cubs won a franchise-record 116 games.
LEO DUROCHER-- "Leo the Lip" won 535 games, 4th-most in team history. Only losing season was 1966, his first with Cubs. Won at least 83 games in each of next five seasons. And then, there was that 1969 season.
CHARLIE GRIMM-- Grimm's 946 victories as Cubs manager are second only to Anson in team history. Took over as player/manager in 1932 and led Cubs to three World Series appearances, including their most-sadly-recent one in 1945.
JOE McCARTHY-- Five seasons with Cubs. Never had a losing season (how many Cub managers can say that?). Best year in 1929 when won 98 games and took NL pennant. Later went on to win seven World Series with the Yankees.
It is sad to see all these managers being from a real-long time ago, and some might say even Durocher is now real-ling time ago.
I would pick either Cap Anson or Frank Chance.
Let's Hope the New Guy Will SOON Be Joining This Illustrious List. --CootCubs
They also did it for the White Sox, which I will get to later this week.
CUBS MANAGERS:
CAP ANSON-- Anson won five National League pennants as a player/manager for Chicago's National league club between 1879-1897. His 1,182 victories are the most in franchise history.
FRANK CHANCE-- Known as the "Peerless Leader," had best winning percentage of .664 in team history. Won two World Series and four NL pennants. Player/manager, doubling as team's first basemen for eight seasons. In 1906, his Cubs won a franchise-record 116 games.
LEO DUROCHER-- "Leo the Lip" won 535 games, 4th-most in team history. Only losing season was 1966, his first with Cubs. Won at least 83 games in each of next five seasons. And then, there was that 1969 season.
CHARLIE GRIMM-- Grimm's 946 victories as Cubs manager are second only to Anson in team history. Took over as player/manager in 1932 and led Cubs to three World Series appearances, including their most-sadly-recent one in 1945.
JOE McCARTHY-- Five seasons with Cubs. Never had a losing season (how many Cub managers can say that?). Best year in 1929 when won 98 games and took NL pennant. Later went on to win seven World Series with the Yankees.
It is sad to see all these managers being from a real-long time ago, and some might say even Durocher is now real-ling time ago.
I would pick either Cap Anson or Frank Chance.
Let's Hope the New Guy Will SOON Be Joining This Illustrious List. --CootCubs
Wednesday, August 31, 2016
Greatest Cubs Team Ever-- Part 7: First Base
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
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
Tuesday, August 30, 2016
Greatest Cubs Team Ever-- Part 6: Relief Pitcher
The five nominated:
RYAN DEMPSTER-- Converted starter became Cubs closer in 2005 and saved career high 33 games. Had 24 saves in 2006 and 28 in 2007 before returning to starter. Had 87 career saves, ranking fifth most in Cubs history.
RANDY MYERS-- Led league in saves in 1993 with 53, a Cubs record. Saved 112 games with Cubs. 4th best all-time for Cubs.
HECTOR RONDON-- Became Cubs primary reliever in 2014. saved 29 games that year and 30 the next year. In 2015 had 1.67 ERA.
LEE SMITH-- Led in NL in saves in 1983 with 29 and then had 30+ saves next four years. His 180 saves is most in team history.
BRUCE SUTTER-- Five years with Cubs. Saved 24+ games four times. Hall of Famer and won Cy Young Award in 1979, posted 2.22 ERA and major league leading 37 saves.
I would vote for both Bruce Sutter and Lee Smith.
Bringing the Heat or Junk. --CootSave
RYAN DEMPSTER-- Converted starter became Cubs closer in 2005 and saved career high 33 games. Had 24 saves in 2006 and 28 in 2007 before returning to starter. Had 87 career saves, ranking fifth most in Cubs history.
RANDY MYERS-- Led league in saves in 1993 with 53, a Cubs record. Saved 112 games with Cubs. 4th best all-time for Cubs.
HECTOR RONDON-- Became Cubs primary reliever in 2014. saved 29 games that year and 30 the next year. In 2015 had 1.67 ERA.
LEE SMITH-- Led in NL in saves in 1983 with 29 and then had 30+ saves next four years. His 180 saves is most in team history.
BRUCE SUTTER-- Five years with Cubs. Saved 24+ games four times. Hall of Famer and won Cy Young Award in 1979, posted 2.22 ERA and major league leading 37 saves.
I would vote for both Bruce Sutter and Lee Smith.
Bringing the Heat or Junk. --CootSave
Monday, August 29, 2016
Greatest Cubs Team Ever-- Part 5: Starting Pitcher
These men were nominated for voting in the Chicago Tribune. And you can vote by going to www.chicagotribune.com/greatest.
JAKE ARRIETA-- In 2015 won National league Cy YoungAward with one of the best seasons ever by a modern-day pitcher. Led the major leagues with 22 victories, including three shut outs. Struck out 236 and ERA of 1.77.
MORDECAI "THREE-FINGER" BROWN-- Hall of Famer won 20 or more games in six consecutive seasons from 1906-1911 Career best and league leading 27 games in 1909. Second-most Cubs wins with 188.
FERGIE JENKINS-- Starting with his first season in 1967, won 20+ games in six straight seasons. NL Cy Young Award in 1971 with 24-13 record.
GREG MADDUX-- In 10 seasons with the Cubs, won 15+ games six times, including a 20-win season in 1992 when he won the Cy Young Award.
CHARLIE ROOT-- Most wins in a Cubs uniform with 201. Led majors in wins in 1927 with 26, and had 10 seasons with 13+ wins. Also Cubs leader with 3,137 innings pitched.
I would have to go with Charlie Root first and Fergie Jenkins second.
--CootRoot
JAKE ARRIETA-- In 2015 won National league Cy YoungAward with one of the best seasons ever by a modern-day pitcher. Led the major leagues with 22 victories, including three shut outs. Struck out 236 and ERA of 1.77.
MORDECAI "THREE-FINGER" BROWN-- Hall of Famer won 20 or more games in six consecutive seasons from 1906-1911 Career best and league leading 27 games in 1909. Second-most Cubs wins with 188.
FERGIE JENKINS-- Starting with his first season in 1967, won 20+ games in six straight seasons. NL Cy Young Award in 1971 with 24-13 record.
GREG MADDUX-- In 10 seasons with the Cubs, won 15+ games six times, including a 20-win season in 1992 when he won the Cy Young Award.
CHARLIE ROOT-- Most wins in a Cubs uniform with 201. Led majors in wins in 1927 with 26, and had 10 seasons with 13+ wins. Also Cubs leader with 3,137 innings pitched.
I would have to go with Charlie Root first and Fergie Jenkins second.
--CootRoot
Wednesday, August 24, 2016
Greatest Cubs Team Ever-- Part 4: Catcher
From the August 21, 2016, Chicago Tribune.
The winner of the Cubs best-ever right fielder was Andre Dawson.
Nominated for Catcher:
MICHAEL BARRETT-- Played three full seasons with Cubs and hit 16 home runs in each and 25+ doubles.
JODY DAVIS-- Eight seasons with Cubs. Reached double digits in home runs six times. In 1984, drove in a career-high 94 runs.
GABBY HARTNETT-- Played 19 years for Cubs. Appeared in four World Series. Batted .297 with 236 home runs and 122 RBIs. "Hall of Famer" and six-time All Star and NL MVP in 1935. His "Homer in the Gloamin'" won a key game against the Pirates in 1938.
RANDY HUNDLEY-- Primarily-known for his defense. One of the poor 1969 Cubs.
GEOVANY SOTO-- NL Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in 2008. Batted .285 that season with 23 homers and 86 RBIs.
My pick, easily, Gabby Hartnett.
--Cooter
The winner of the Cubs best-ever right fielder was Andre Dawson.
Nominated for Catcher:
MICHAEL BARRETT-- Played three full seasons with Cubs and hit 16 home runs in each and 25+ doubles.
JODY DAVIS-- Eight seasons with Cubs. Reached double digits in home runs six times. In 1984, drove in a career-high 94 runs.
GABBY HARTNETT-- Played 19 years for Cubs. Appeared in four World Series. Batted .297 with 236 home runs and 122 RBIs. "Hall of Famer" and six-time All Star and NL MVP in 1935. His "Homer in the Gloamin'" won a key game against the Pirates in 1938.
RANDY HUNDLEY-- Primarily-known for his defense. One of the poor 1969 Cubs.
GEOVANY SOTO-- NL Rookie of the Year and an All-Star in 2008. Batted .285 that season with 23 homers and 86 RBIs.
My pick, easily, Gabby Hartnett.
--Cooter
Tuesday, August 23, 2016
Greatest Cubs Baseball Team Ever-- Part 3: Right Field
The winner of best Cubs center fielder ever was Hack Wilson.
Nominated for best Cubs right fielder ever:
KIKI CUYLER--- Hall of Famer played eight seasons with Cubs, batted .325 with 79 honers and 602 RBIs.
ANDRE DAWSON-- Signed with Cubs as a free agent in 1987 and had best year of his career, leading majors in home runs with 49 and RBIs with 137 and named NL MVP Played six seasons and hit 20 or more homers each year.
KEITH MORELAND-- Six seasons with the Cubs. "Zonk" reached double digits in home runs in all, including a career-high 27 in 1987. drove in 80 or more runs three times.
BILL NICHOLSON-- Four-time NL All-Star, hit 20 or more home runs in five consecutive seasons 1940-1944. Led majors in RBIs twice. Played ten seasons.
SAMMY SOSA-- Cubs franchise leader with 545 home runs and third all-time in RBIs and extra-base hits. Three seasons with 60 or more home runs. Seven time All-Star and drove in 100+ runs in nine straight seasons. You'd think with these stats, he'd be a shoo-in.
--Cooter
Nominated for best Cubs right fielder ever:
KIKI CUYLER--- Hall of Famer played eight seasons with Cubs, batted .325 with 79 honers and 602 RBIs.
ANDRE DAWSON-- Signed with Cubs as a free agent in 1987 and had best year of his career, leading majors in home runs with 49 and RBIs with 137 and named NL MVP Played six seasons and hit 20 or more homers each year.
KEITH MORELAND-- Six seasons with the Cubs. "Zonk" reached double digits in home runs in all, including a career-high 27 in 1987. drove in 80 or more runs three times.
BILL NICHOLSON-- Four-time NL All-Star, hit 20 or more home runs in five consecutive seasons 1940-1944. Led majors in RBIs twice. Played ten seasons.
SAMMY SOSA-- Cubs franchise leader with 545 home runs and third all-time in RBIs and extra-base hits. Three seasons with 60 or more home runs. Seven time All-Star and drove in 100+ runs in nine straight seasons. You'd think with these stats, he'd be a shoo-in.
--Cooter
Monday, August 22, 2016
Greatest Cubs Baseball Team Ever-- Part 2: Center Field
These Cubs players were nominated for voting by the Chicago Tribune for center field:
Bobby Dernier-- Leadoff man for 1984 Cubs National League East champs.
Rick Monday-- 5 seasons Hit 20 or more homers three times.
Andy Pafko-- Batted .294 in nine season with the Cubs.
Corey Patterson-- Had a big year with the Cubs in 2004 with 24 homers, 33 doubles, 72 RBIs and 32 stolen bases.
Hack Wilson-- Led NL four times in his six seasons with the Cubs. drove in 100 or more RBIs five times.
I'd vote for Hack Wilson in this one.
--CootCub
Bobby Dernier-- Leadoff man for 1984 Cubs National League East champs.
Rick Monday-- 5 seasons Hit 20 or more homers three times.
Andy Pafko-- Batted .294 in nine season with the Cubs.
Corey Patterson-- Had a big year with the Cubs in 2004 with 24 homers, 33 doubles, 72 RBIs and 32 stolen bases.
Hack Wilson-- Led NL four times in his six seasons with the Cubs. drove in 100 or more RBIs five times.
I'd vote for Hack Wilson in this one.
--CootCub
Friday, August 19, 2016
Greatest Cubs Baseball Team of All Time-- Part 1: From Banks to Sandberg to Grace
From the August 7, 2016, Chicago Tribune.
The voting has been going on for awhile. Every Sunday the Tribune offers five Cubs players per position and during the next week readers vote on their favorite at chicagotribune.com/greatest. They also have the White Sox players by position, but I will do that later.
So far these Cubs have been voted onto the team:
First Base-- Mark Grace
2nd Base-- Ryne Sandberg
Shortstop-- Ernie Banks
3rd Base-- Ron Santo
Left Field-- Billy Williams
This date, fans were voting for best center fielder.
These players were listed:
Bobby Dernier
Rick Monday
Andy Pafko
Corey Patterson
Hack Wilson
I would vote for Hack Wilson.
The Hacker. --DaHack
The voting has been going on for awhile. Every Sunday the Tribune offers five Cubs players per position and during the next week readers vote on their favorite at chicagotribune.com/greatest. They also have the White Sox players by position, but I will do that later.
So far these Cubs have been voted onto the team:
First Base-- Mark Grace
2nd Base-- Ryne Sandberg
Shortstop-- Ernie Banks
3rd Base-- Ron Santo
Left Field-- Billy Williams
This date, fans were voting for best center fielder.
These players were listed:
Bobby Dernier
Rick Monday
Andy Pafko
Corey Patterson
Hack Wilson
I would vote for Hack Wilson.
The Hacker. --DaHack
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