Today in Wrigley history goes back to 1923 and 1979. A strong man's best day, and a soccer event (which is appropriate considering the World Cup begins today)
Today's Cubs birthdays include one of the most eclectic mixes you'll find anywhere: a pitcher who was electrocuted, a cup of coffee from the 1950s, the most German-sounding name in big league history, and a player who was born in the Czech Republic.
The Cubs try to salvage a series split tonight in Pittsburgh.
