Paul Schramka played in exactly two games for the Cubs. He pinch-ran for Clyde McCullough in the seventh inning in a 3-2 win over the Reds April 14, 1953 and served as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning of a 3-0 loss to the Cardinals April 16, 1953. He never batted, nor scored a run.
Schramka died in his hometown of Milwaukee on Monday, aged 91.
Why am I writing this article, then? That’s not much of a big-league career.
Paul Schramka is notable in Cubs history because he was the last player to wear uniform No.