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Baseball history unpacked, September 5

Glad I don’t have to report on last night’s game. I bet the game thread was magic. In lieu of game reactions, I bring you a wildly popular Cubs-centric look at baseball’s past, should you so wish to undertake such a mission.

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:

  • 1914 - En route to tossing a 9-0 shutout against the Toronto Maple Leafs, 19-year-old Babe Ruth of the Triple-A Providence Grays hits the first home run in his professional career.