On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past. Here’s a handy Cubs timeline, to help you follow the various narrative paths.

“Maybe I called it wrong, but it’s official.” — Tom Connolly, HoF Umpire.

Happy birthday to Cliff Floyd* and other former Cubs.

Today in baseball history: • 1888 – Columbus is admitted to the American Association to replace Cleveland, which is moving to the National League. (2) • 1957 – The American League purchases a $1.8 million group accident policy to help clubs buy new players in case of a major disaster. (2) • 1957 – The Cubs send veteran Bob Rush and two players to the Braves for C Sammy Taylor and P Taylor Phillips. (2) • 1958 – The Phillies, who had made plans to broadc

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