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The Chicago Cubs have had outstanding players throughout the 1940s and 50s, although there were a couple of them who you probably didn’t recognize.
Throughout the 146-year history of the Chicago Cubs, there have been numerous players who didn’t quite get the appreciation they should have deserved. During the 1940s, the Cubs had tremendous star power with names like Gabby Hartnett, Stan Hack, Billy Herman, Phil Cavarretta and Bill Nicholson. The five mentioned above are among the best to put on a Cubs uniform.