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Chicago Cubs history: Pete LaCock and the 1973 Cubs

In their first full season under Whitey Lockman, the Cubs had a losing season for the first time in seven years and slipped down to fifth place in the National League after being second the year before.

1973 Cubs

Record: 77-84
Standing: 5th in the National League East
Manager: Whitey Lockman

The once seemingly unstoppable Ron Santo had an uncharacteristically down year by his standards, hitting .267/.348/.440 with only 20 home runs. It was Rick Monday who led the team in bombs that year, with 26. Billy Williams continued to be one of the team’s consistent stars, hitting .