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Baseball history unpacked, December 5

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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 various narratives to follow as they unfold over the course of time. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow along.

Today in baseball history:

  • 1927 - In an attempt to combat “chain store” baseball, the American Association votes to bar further ownership of its clubs by the major league clubs.