Cubs historical sleuthing: Tommie Agee edition

Jan 6 2023 by Bleed Cubbie Blue

 
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When was this slide by the Mets outfielder?

Getty Images says:

Tommy Agee #20 of the New York Mets slides into third base against the Chicago Cubs during an Major League Baseball game circa 1969 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City.

Yes, that’s Agee, and yes, that’s Shea, and yes, it’s against the Cubs, and yes, he is sliding into third base.

But it’s definitely not 1969. Why? Because you don’t see the 1969 baseball...

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