Thursday, September 11, 2014

Today on Just One Bad Century (September 11)

After watching the president's speech last night, we're all thinking more about the anniversary of September 11th than we have in past years.

At JOBC, we go back to that day to see what the Cubs were doing, and we offer a video of the Cubs contribution to the healing process.

Also, there are eight Cubs related 9/11 birthdays: A rookie phenom who flamed out, the man who got us Rizzo, a catcher/coach, the pitcher who gave up Hank's last hit, a catcher who was born during Abraham Lincoln's re-election campaign, a centerfielder who was drafted into the military just as he was getting good, a guy from the 70s that I don't remember at all (and I was a super-Cubs-geek in the 70s), and a standup comic/Cubs fan. That comic is featured in the A/V Club too.

Today in Wrigley history goes back to 1987, 1989, and 1995.

Notice I haven't mentioned the Cubs performance in Toronto. Sheesh.

I'm happy they have the day off today.