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Baseball history unpacked, April 4

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and deep dives into various narratives that we can observe as they expand over the course of time. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow along. We also include a bit of world history, for added perspective.

Today in baseball history:

  • 1911 - Automobile maker Hugh Chalmers introduces the concept of a Most Valuable Player in major league baseball.