1971 saw the Cubs slip slightly, dropping from their hold on the number two spot in their division, but their record was only one game different from the previous season, showing they still had a good thing going under manager Leo Durocher.
1971 Cubs
Record: 83-79
Standing: 3rd in the National League East
Managers: Leo Durocher
Joe Pepitone, who we featured in our 1970 historical flashback, was a big hit for the Cubs in 1971, quite literally. He hit .307/.347/.482 and with 16 home runs. Billy Williams and Ron Santo likewise kept their home run numbers high for the team, but it was second baseman Glenn Beckert who truly dazzled, hitting .