The Cubs continued a downward slide away from victory in 1974, winning only 66 games and creeping too close for comfort towards a 100-loss season. It would prove to be the end of the line for manager Whitey Lockman who was replaced by Jim Marshall mid-season. The leadership shift wasn’t enough to perk up the club, who ended the year 25-44 under Marshall.
1974 Cubs
Record: 66-96
Standing: 6th in the National League East
Managers: Whitey Lockman and Jim Marshall
The offseason leading up to 1974 was a veritable bloodbath of trades, as the Cubs bid farewell to some of the greatest Cubs players of all time.