Cubs historical sleuthing: Bobby Bonilla edition

Dec 21 2022 by Bleed Cubbie Blue

 
Photo by Tom G. Lynn//Time Life Pictures/Getty Images

Just when did this play at the plate happen?

Getty Images says:

Rear view of NY Mets Bobby Bonilla #25 in action vs Chicago Cubs Rick Wilkins #2.; Bonilla safe at home

Accurate! That’s a rear view of Bobby Bonilla.

This game has to be from 1994, because you can see the MLB 125th anniversary patch on some of the player sleeves.

The Mets played just three games at Wrigley in 1994 due to the players’ strike. That was the opening...

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