The 1969 Cubs are one of the most storied teams in franchise history. They are beloved even though they didn't win anything. The team had four future hall of famers and was led by a skipper in the hall, too.
The 2021 Cubs can also be called the 69 Cubs, Its not because they are beloved. They are not memorable and I don't think that there is a single player on the team that will end up in Cooperstown.
The 2021 Cubs are the 69 Cubs because there were 69 different players that played in a game for the team. Yes, a major-league record 69 players.
Here are the names of all of the 2021 Cubs. I doubt you'll recognize barely a third of them. That's OK. It is a pretty forgettable group.
Cory Abbott
Jason Adam
Sergio Alcantara
Adbert Alzolay
Jake Arrieta
Javier Baez
Joe Biagini
David Bote
Rex Brothers
Kris Bryant
Erick Castillo
Andrew Chafin
Robinson Chirinos
Willson Contreras
Zach Davies
Greg Deichmann
Matt Duffy
Scott Effross
Johneshwy Fargas
Trent Giambrone
Taylor Gushue
Ian Happ
Kyle Hendricks
Michael Hermosillo
Codi Heuer
Jason Heyward
P.J. Higgins
Nico Hoerner
Jake Jewell
Craig Kimbrel
Tyler Ladendorf
Jose Lobaton
Dillon Maples
Jake Marisnick
Nick Martini
Trevor Megill
Ryan Meisinger
Shelby Miller
Alec Mills
Adam Morgan
Tommy Nance
Rafael Ortega
Tyler Payne
Joc Pederson
Alfonso Rivas
Anthony Rizzo
Manuel Rodriguez
Andrew Romine
Austin Romine
Michael Rucker
Kyle Ryan
Adrian Sampson
Frank Schwindel
Eric Sogard
Justin Steele
Kohl Stewart
Robert Stock
Pedro Strop
Ryan Tepera
Keegan Thompson
Trayce Thompson
Ildemaro Vargas
Rowan Wick
Brad Wieck
Trevor Williams
Dan Winkler
Patrick Wisdom
Tony Wolters
Brandon Workman
I think the 69 Cubs are one of the most famous teams in baseball history. They are probably more well know than 75% percent of the World Series winners
ReplyDeleteThe 1969 Cubs had five HOFers - Banks, Jenkins, Santo, Williams, and Oscar Gamble's hair.
ReplyDelete>Oscar Gamble's hair.
DeleteHa. Definitely HOF-worthy.
I just don't get all the complaining from Cubs fans right now. The greatest stretch in team history is over but the future is not a bleak as everyone is making it out to be. Posted about it on my blog if you are good and bored: https://vanderpyle.blogspot.com/2021/10/dear-cubs-fans-please-relax.html
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