On May 9, 1963, Cubs pitcher Dick Ellsworth wasn't even certain to pitch after a week of rest for a sore arm, but his sinkerball produced one grounder after another in a masterful two-hit victory over Pittsburgh. By the final out, Ernie Banks had been involved in so many plays at first base that he had rewritten the record book—and both Cubs stars were surprised by the milestones they had reached.

🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage you’ll learn:

  • The one play that spoiled Banks' flawless streak.

  • The true-to-form reaction Banks had to his record.

  • Why Ellsworth was surprised to learn how few hits he’d allowed.

🕵️ Replay Today: June 29, 1971

Travel back 55 years ago to the day, and experience baseball as fans saw it that day with one original newspaper page featuring:

  • Mickey Lolich frisked in search of pine tar

  • Al Kaline puts on a hitting clinic

  • Pirates giving up runs almost as much as they’re producing them

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See The Original Newspaper Pages

Box scores, standings, stories, and the original sports writing exactly as fans saw it the next day.

See The Newspaper Pages

You'll get:

  • Daily access to original baseball newspaper pages
  • Box scores, standings, and vintage sportswriting

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