Cubs historical sleuthing: Phil Cavarretta edition

Dec 29 2022 by Bleed Cubbie Blue

 
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This famous Cub played for the team for a long time.

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Nothing graceful about this slide, but Phil Cavarretta is safe as he brings home the Chicago Cubs’ fifth run in the sixth inning of the New York Giants-Chicago Cubs game at the Polo Grounds on June 21st. Play was made on Frank Secory’s hit in the sixth. Umpire Tom Dunn calls the dust shrouded player safe.

So we know the date, but not the year. The clues, besides Cavarretta and Secory, include...

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