William Wrigley Jr
Born September 30, 1861
Died January 27, 1932
1916 January 16 William Wrigley Jr purchases a share in Cubs to become minority stockholder.
1925 purchased the Cubs from Albert Lasker
1926 November 16 William Wrigley announces plan to add a 2nd deck to Cubs Park, changes name to Wrigley Field
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Cubs History, April 30. Billy Williams plays in 1,000 consecutive game
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Cubs History, April 30. Billy Williams plays in his 1,000 consectuve game, the 1st NL player to ever do this. In 2008, Geovany Soto hits two 3-run home runs as Cubs defeat Brewers 19-5.
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Cubs History, April 29. Andre Dawson hits for the Cycle.
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Cubs History, April 29. In 1935, Cubs score 10 runs in final 2 innings for 12-11 comeback win. Andre Dawson hits for the Cycle. Two 300 game winners match up (Greg Maddux/Roger Clemens) in 2005. Lee E…
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Cubs History, April 28. Hank Wyse pitches 1-hitter in 1945.
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Cubs History, April 28. Hank Wyse (1945) & Dickie Noles (1982) both pitch 1-hitters. Scott Sanderson pitches a 2-hitter in 1984.
