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Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 23

Cubs historical sleuthing: A 1940s mystery

Just what year was this photo taken? Last week I was doing some Cubs historical research. Specifically, I was looking for a photo of Frank Secory, who played briefly for the Cubs in the mid-1940s and later became a National League umpire.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / July 19, 2024

Baseball history unpacked, July 19

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Phil Cavarretta! More birthdays and more stories!

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / March 29, 2024

Baseball history unpacked, March 29

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Cavarretta canned, Cy Young enters the world, and important real-world events.

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Close calls: 20 MLB greats who came closest to Cooperstown but never made it

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