Former Cubs Pitcher Milt Pappas Passes Away at 76

Former Cubs pitcher and long-time Major Leaguer, Milt Pappas passed away Tuesday at the age of 76. Pappas pitched for the Cubs from 1970-73.

Milt Pappas stayed connected with the Cubs after his excellent playing career. Pappas was a regular at the Cubs Convention and was seen often at Wrigley Field.

Milt Pappas broke in with the Orioles in 1957. Pappas earned two trips to an All-Star game during his time in Baltimore. Pappas was traded to the Reds, along with Jack Baldschun and Dick Simpson, for Frank Robinson on Dec. 9, 1965. The Cubs purchased Pappas from the Braves in June 1970.

Pappas pitched in 115 games, 112 starts, over four seasons with the Cubs. Pappas was 51-41 with a 3.33 ERA, 1.25…