Kings of pain
10 bad things that have happened to the Cubs
Posted: Tuesday March 16, 1999 02:24 PM
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Adding lights to historic Wrigley Field was one of many bad decisions in Cubs history. Jonathan Daniel/Allsport |
Kerry Wood's elbow injury is one of many traumas suffered by the Cubs
during the 20th century. Here are 10 more. 1906: After
going 116-36, Cubs lose World Series 4-2 to White Sox's Hitless Wonders
1932: Babe Ruth calls his shot -- Bambino points to center field and
then clouts home run off Cubs' Charlie Root in World Series
1945: Owner of Billy Goat Tavern, prohibited from bringing pet goat
into Wrigley Field during World Series, places shockingly effective curse
on team - Cubs lose 4-3 to Detroit in last appearance in Fall Classic
1964: Second baseman Ken Hubbs, 1962 Rookie of the Year, dies in plane
crash
1964: Cubs trade future Hall of Famer Lou Brock to Cardinals for
pitcher Ernie Broglio, who wins seven games in three years
1969: After blowing an eight-game late-season lead, Cubs finish second
to Miracle Mets
1983: In postgame tirade, manager Lee Elia invites fans to "kiss my
ass on Michigan Avenue"
1984: Cubs drop NLCS to Padres, 3-2, after squandering 2-0 lead
1988: Lights installed in Wrigley Field
1992: Greg
Maddux signs with Braves
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