Paul Sullivan: Pete Crow-Armstrong crashes Cubs’ 150th anniversary party with historic day at Wrigley Field
CHICAGO — The first Chicago Cubs-Cincinnati Reds game in the National League was the start of a long and crazy rivalry. The Cubs, then nicknamed the White Stockings, scored seven runs in the top of the ninth inning of an 11-6 win on April 29, 1876. “This game was by no means the perfection of fielding,” the Chicago Tribune reported the next day. “But it was nevertheless one of the finest games ...
On the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Cubs' first National League game, Pete Crow-Armstrong delivered a historic performance at Wrigley Field. The 24-year-old outfielder hit three home runs, including a three-run blast in the seventh inning, to lead the Cubs to a 17-5 victory over the Reds. Crowd favorites included former players Billy Williams, Sammy Sosa, Alfonso Soriano, and Anthony Rizzo, who were all present to celebrate the occasion alongside Crow-Armstrong.
The evening began with the unveiling of a clock outside the park and included a pregame ceremony honoring the 150-year anniversary team. The celebration continued with a tribute video and a dedicated section for the 150-year team, featuring Hall of Famers such as Maddux, Williams, Lee Smith, Fergie Jenkins, and Andre Dawson. Player introductions were met with loud ovations and numerous photo displays on the video board.
During the game, Crow-Armstrong's performance surpassed expectations, earning him the distinction of being the first player in Cubs history to hit nine home runs in a single season.
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