It was a memorable day at the ballpark for a few other reasons too. It was the 30th anniversary of the Cubs playing in Wrigley Field, and the National League Pennant was raised up the flagpole for the fifth time since the Cubs started playing there. As everyone who follows Cubs lore knows, it's also the last time that happened.
In addition, this game marked the first game back at Wrigley Field for returning soldiers Stan Musial and Enos Slaughter. Slaughter knocked in Musial for the only run the Cardinals would need that day, as the Cardinals beat star Cubs pitcher Hank Borowy.
The defending NL champs finished in 3rd place that year, 14 1/2 games out of first; a finish that wouldn't be topped for another 20 years.
