On May 12, 1970, Ernie Banks became just the ninth player in major league history to hit 500 career home runs, giving Wrigley Field another unforgettable moment from the man known as "Mr. Cub." Yet before the afternoon was over, the Cubs had added another twist that sent the fans home celebrating a victory every bit as memorable as Banks' milestone.
🕵️ Inside The Original Newspaper Coverage you’ll learn:
How the Cubs rescued Banks' milestone day.
The play that finally ended the marathon.
Why Chicago added insurance for its aging legend.
🕵️ Replay Today: July 17, 1986
Travel back 40 years ago to the day, and experience baseball as fans saw it that day with one original newspaper page featuring:
why the fifth best record in baseball might not make the playoffs
more trouble for Oil Can
Brewers lock in their DH under Baseball Transactions
These Are The Exact Pages Baseball Fans Once Waited For
Before highlight shows and apps, fans turned to pages like these for every box score, story, and stat.
See The Original PagesYou'll receive:
- Original newspaper coverage from baseball's past
- Stories, stats, and box scores from the era