Legendary Players
22 entries in the Chicago Cubs compendium.
Legendary Players — Era Chart
Gabby HartnettThe first catcher to hit 20+ home runs, Hartnett set a single-season catcher home run recoHack WilsonThe diminutive slugger whose 191 RBIs in 1930 remain an unapproached MLB record.Cap AnsonThe first superstar of baseball and a pioneer of managerial tactics.Frank ChancePeerless Leader of the Cubs' dynastyRon SantoHall of Fame third baseman and beloved Cubs broadcaster who overcame diabetes to become a Mordecai BrownMordecai Brown: Hall of Fame pitcher who turned a hand injury into a devastating curveballPhil CavarrettaCubs legend and 1945 NL MVP who spent 20 seasons in Chicago.Ernie BanksMr. Cub and Mr. SunshineBilly WilliamsSweet-swinging Hall of Famer who set Cubs records for left-handed hitters.Lee SmithThe first pitcher to reach 400 saves, Lee Smith was a dominant closer for the Cubs and sevAndre DawsonThe Hawk soared from the Expos to the Cubs, winning MVP in 1987 and earning a Hall of FameRick SutcliffeRick Sutcliffe: Cy Young winner, Cubs legend, and broadcaster.Carlos ZambranoBig Z, the Cubs' power-hitting aceGreg MadduxThe Professor of PitchingDerrek LeeDerrek Lee: 2005 batting champion, Gold Glove first baseman, and World Series winner with Aramis RamirezDominican third baseman, three-time All-Star, key part of Cubs playoff runs.Joe TinkerHall of Fame shortstop of the Cubs dynasty and part of the legendary 'Tinker-to-Evers-to-CJohnny EversHall of Fame second baseman and key figure in the Tinker-to-Evers-to-Chance double-play coRick ReuschelRight-handed pitcher known for his deceptive style and the nickname 'Big Daddy'.Buck WeaverBuck Weaver: banned for knowledge, not actionFerguson JenkinsFirst Canadian Cy Young winner and Hall of Famer, six-time 20-game winner for the Cubs.Rogers HornsbyOne of the greatest second basemen and right-handed hitters of all time.
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