... on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue brings a you a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s long and colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow along. Don’t be afraid to click the links, as that subtext will add perspective.
Today in baseball history:
- 1910 - Joe Tinker of the Chicago Cubs became the first major-leaguer to steal home twice in the same game. (2,3)
- 1916 - Cubs catcher Bill Fischer sets a major league record by catching all 27 innings in a doubleheader loss to the Pirates.