Back to the Chicago Cubs Newsfeed

Baseball history unpacked, January 11

... on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue brings a you a lighthearted Cubs-centric look at baseball’s past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow along as we review select scenes from the rich tapestry of Chicago Cubs and Major League Baseball history*.

Today in baseball history:

  • 1881 - The first of a series of Tuesday games on ice is played in Chicago, Illinois, using professional and amateur players.