Charles Knoblock/AP
The front page of the Sun-Times painted a magnificent picture after Game 1 of the 1984 National League Championship Series at Wrigley Field, a 13-0 eruption by the good-guy Cubs against the Padres.
‘‘13-OH!’’ the headline roared. ‘‘Home, sweet homers — it’s a Cubs rout.’’
The dominant photo was of hulking starting pitcher Rick Sutcliffe with a meaty arm around the neck of left fielder Gary Matthews, a caption saying ‘‘the Sarge’’ had ‘‘acted more like a general,’’ belting two home runs and driving in four.