CubsPS+ #11: October 6 - Ghosts (and Goats) of Baseball Past (Classic)
Bleacher Bunch Network: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
October 6, 202431m 47sbonus
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Show Notes
Show Notes:
- Introduction:
- Welcome to CubsPS+, a weekly podcast about Chicago Cubs baseball.
- Hosted by Mike Waller: lifelong Cubs fan, baseball stats nerd, and youth baseball coach.
- Episode Focus:
- Today’s episode takes us on a trip back through key Cubs postseason games played on October 6th.
- We cover 85 years of Cubs history, featuring games from 1938, 1945, 1984, and more.
- We explore legendary moments, such as:
- Babe Ruth’s “called shot”
- Dizzy Dean’s World Series efforts
- The infamous “Billy Goat Curse”
- The heartbreak of the 1984 NLCS and Steve Garvey’s iconic home run
- Key Themes and Stories:
- Ghosts and goats of Cubs postseason history
- The legendary Homer in the Gloamin’
- Billy Jurges and connections to the movie "The Natural"
- Cubs’ ups and downs in the postseason, including the 1984 and 2007 playoff losses
- A look at the Cubs' success post-2016, including their 2017 NLDS win over the Washington Nationals
- Call to Action:
- If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts.
- Share this episode with a friend to help more Cubs fans discover the show.
- Social Media and Support:
- Follow me on Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, BlueSky, and YouTube @CubsPSPlus.
- Support the show and enjoy ad-free episodes on Patreon: CubsPSPlus.
- Credits:
- Theme music: “Prospect Park West” by Jerry McHoy.
- Hosted by Mike Waller, reminding you that every day talking about Cubs baseball is a great day.
- Go Cubs!
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