Friday, March 08, 2019

George Gerberman

My book "Everycubever" will be coming out in April. When I say it will be about Every Cub Ever, I'm not exaggerating. For instance, this former Cub is celebrating a birthday today, and he's in the book...

~George Gerberman 1942– (Cubs 1962)
George got exactly one big league start, and it came for the Cubs on September 23, 1962. The location was the Polo Grounds, and the opponent was the worst team in big league history, the 1962 New York Mets. Gerberman lasted into the sixth inning and got a no-decision, although the Cubs eventually lost their 100th game of the season in the ninth. George walked five batters, but gave up only three hits. One of those hits was a home run by former Cub Frank Thomas. Gerberman’s only strikeout victim was future Cub Jim Hickman. George was only 20 years old at the time, but he never got another chance in the big leagues. He remained in the minors until 1968. (Photo: 1983 Fritch One Year Winners Baseball Card)