Who is number 14 on the Cubs?
Ernie Banks
Cubs No. 14 was retired in honor of Ernie Banks in August 1982.
What team does Junior Lake play for?
the Toros de Tijuana
Junior Osvaldo Lake (born March 27, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.
What number did Rick Monday wear for the Cubs?
460
7: Rick Monday 460 with 106 home runs in five Cubs seasons, and then was traded in a deal that brought Ivan De Jesus and Bill Buckner to the Cubs, providing further value.
Is Ernie Banks still living?
January 23, 2015Ernie Banks / Date of death
Why did Ernie Banks say let’s play two?
It’s an admiring imitation of Ernie Banks, the Chicago Cubs Hall of Fame baseball player who died last night at the age of 83. Ernie used to say, especially in the long years of hot summers — including this last one, when the Cubs were stuck in last place — “It’s a beautiful day for a ballgame. Let’s play two today!”
How many Chicago Cubs numbers are retired?
five numbers
In the 117 year history for the Cubs, fans have seen only five numbers retired – Ron Santo’s number 10, Ernie Banks’ number 14, Ryne Sandberg’s number 23, Billy Williams’ number 26, and the number 31, shared by two greats, Fergie Jenkins and Greg Maddux.
Who did Rick Monday take the flag from?
Former Dodgers vice president of player personnel Al Campanis presented Monday the flag, which he still possess this day. Monday was sent to the Dodgers the following season as part a five-player trade with the Cubs.
Who wore 13 on the Cubs?
Passeau tested his luck with No. 13 and won 124 games in nine years with the Cubs (1939-47).
Who said it’s a beautiful day for baseball?
Ernie Banks Quotes It’s a beautiful day for a ballgame… Let’s play two!
What Cubs jerseys have been retired?
Here is a list of the Cubs who have had their numbers retired:
- Ron Santo, 3B: No. Number retired: Sept.
- Ernie Banks, 1B/SS: No. Number retired: Aug.
- Ryne Sandberg, 2B: No. Number retired: Aug.
- Billy Williams, OF: No. Number retired: Aug.
- Ferguson Jenkins, RHP: No. Number retired: May 3, 2009.
- Greg Maddux, RHP: No.
Did Rick Monday serve in the military?
I’ve been to too many veterans’ hospitals and seen too many broken bodies of guys who tried to protect it.” Monday had served a commitment with the United States Marine Corps Reserve as part of his ROTC obligation after leaving Arizona State.
What happened to the flag that Rick Monday saved?
Rick Monday, American hero Their attempt was thwarted by Monday, then with the Cubs, who ran over and snatched the flag before it could be set ablaze. The protestors were a father and son, and one threw lighter fluid in Monday’s direction as he escaped with the flag.
Who wore 48 for the Cubs?
This includes people who were on the active major league roster during the regular season but did not appear in a game. (*As far as I can tell, there are only 2 players that this applies to – #32 Mark Leonette in 1987 and #48 Anthony Varvaro in 2015.