April 25, 1976
Rick Monday rescues the American flag that was about to be burned in the outfield at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles). The Dodgers defeat the Cubs 5-4 in ten innings This day also commemorates the 100th anniversary of the first Cubs game ever played.

Cubs History-April 25

Rick Monday Saves American Flag

Don Zimmer

April 26, 1961
Don Zimmer hits a walk-off home run in the 10th inning off Jim Maloney as Cubs defeat Reds 3-2.  Glen Hobbie pitches 9 innings and Don Elston gets the win for the Cubs pitching a scoreless top of the tenth inning.

Cubs History-April 26

Jody Davis

April 27, 1986
Cubs win a wild game against the Montreal Expos. Jody Davis hits a Grand Slam in the 4th inning and begins a 5-run 8th inning rally with his 2nd home run off the game off closer, Jeff Reardon. Cubs win the game 12-10 at Wrigley Field.

Cubs History-April 27

Scott Sanderson

April 28, 1984
At Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh, Scott Sanderson pitches a complete game 2-hitter, facing just 28 batters as the Cubs defeat the Pirates 7-1.   Ron Cey homers and drives in 3 runs & Gary Matthews drives in 3 runs for Cubs. 

Cubs History-April 28

Andre Dawson

April 29, 1987
Andre Dawson hits for the cycle, gets 5 hits as Cubs defeat Giants 8-4.

Cubs History-April 29

Billy Williams

April 30, 1970
Chicago Cubs outfielder Billy Williams becomes the first player in National League history to play 1,000 consecutive games in the 9 - 2 loss to the Atlanta Braves at Fulton County Stadium.

Cubs History-April 30

Ernie Banks

May 1, 1963
Cubs score 8 runs in the final 4 innings to overcome an 8-5 Cardinals lead.   Cubs win 13-8. 
Ernie Banks goes 3 for 4 with two 3-run home runs and drives in 7 runs.  Nelson Matthews,
Dick Bertel & Ken Hubbs also homer for the Cubs.

Cubs History-May 1