Born: April 27, 1896
Died: January 5, 1963
Chicago Cubs (1929-1932)
Chicago Cubs Manager (1930-1932)
As a Cub, Hornsby was MVP his first year with the Cubs in 1929 and helped lead the team to the World Series. Hornsby batted .380 with 39 home runs, 149 RBI and scored a NL leading 156 runs. His WAR for the season (11.1) is the best single season WAR figure in Cubs history (after 2017 season).
He was than player-manager for the team from 1930 to 1932, leading the team to 1932 World Series as well. Hornsby was primarily a manager in 1932 with the Cubs and did not play in that Series.
Rogers Hornsby is widely regarded as one of the best players in MLB history, however most of his career was spent with the rival, St. Louis Cardinals.
This Day in Chicago Cubs History-Rogers Hornsby
April 17, 1929
Rogers Hornsby hits a grand slam in a 13-2 win over the Pirates at Wrigley Field.
April 21, 1929
Rogers Hornsby has 4 hits, 2 doubles & 2 RBI as the Cubs defeat the Cardinals 3-0. Guy Bush pitches a complete game, 3-hit shutout.
April 26, 1929
Rogers Hornsby scores 2 runs, drives in 3 with a triple and 2 walks to help the Cubs defeat the Pirates 9-6.
June 15, 1929
Great Cubs comeback, Cubs score 6 runs in 7th inning to tie game and win it in 10th inning. Rogers Horsnby homers, drives in 4 runs in this Cubs victory.
June 19, 1929, game 1
Rogers Hornsby goes 4 for 4 with a walk, 2 doubles, 3 runs scored and a walk. Cubs sweep the doubleheader.
June 30, 1929
Cubs defeat the Cardinals 14-8, Rogers Hornsby goes 4 for 4 with a double, triple, 2 runs scored & 2 RBI.
July 17, 1929
Rogers Hornsby hits a grand slam as Cubs defeat the Phillies 16-3 in Philadelphia.
July 29, 1929
Rogers Hornsby goes 3 for 5 with a home run, double & 3 RBI as the Cubs defeat the Phillies 12-10 at Wrigley Field.
August 11, 1929
Cubs defeat the Braves 3-1 as Charlie Root pitches a complete game for the victory and Rogers Hornsby drives in all 3 runs with a single, double & home run.
September 2, 1929
Rogers Hornsby has a big day in a Cubs doubleheader sweep of the Cardinals, 11-7 and 12-10. In game 1, Horsnby goes 3 for 5 with a double, home run & 3 RBI. In game 2, he goes 3 for 5 with a home run and another 3 RBI.
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April 24, 1931
At Forbes Field, Rogers Hornsby hits 3 home runs and drives in 8 of the Cubs 10 runs in a 10-6 victory over the Pirates.
June 30, 1931
In Philadelphia, the Cubs defeat the Phillies 10-3. Rogers Hornsby hits 2 home runs, one a grand slam and drives in 7 runs.
September 13, 1931
Rogers Hornsby hits the first ever extra inning, pinch hit, grand slam home run in major league history. At Wrigley Field, Hornsby's slam is a walk off as the Cubs defeat the Boston Braves, 11-7. Hornsby is also player-manager for the Cubs in the 1931 season.
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August 2, 1932
Cubs manager, Rogers Horsnby is fired. He will be replaced by Charlie Grimm.