On May 15, 1960, just days after being traded from Philadelphia, 24-year-old Don Cardwell took the mound for his first start as a Cub and delivered a performance unlike any debut in major league history. The final innings became a battle against mounting pressure, unexpected contract speculation, and nerves that Cardwell later admitted nearly got the best of him.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage you’ll learn:
How close Cardwell came to absolute perfection.
Why his outing sparked immediate contract rumors.
When he realized history was within reach.
🕵️ Replay Today: July 28, 1966
Travel back 60 years ago to the day, and experience baseball as fans saw it that day with one original newspaper page featuring:
wonder drug in the spotlight
new team atop the NL
strikeout milestones for Koufax
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