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Defining Eras

The 1966 Cubs: A last-place finish that set the stage for future glory.

The 1966 Chicago Cubs season was the 95th season of the Chicago Cubs franchise, the 91st in the National League and the 51st at Wrigley Field. The Cubs finished tenth and last in the National League with a record of 59–103, 36 games behind the NL Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

Quick Facts

Home stadium
Wrigley Field
National league pennants
17
Longest championship drought ended
2016

Lore & Background

The Cubs would not lose 100 or more games in a season for another 46 seasons, and their 103 losses (set in 1966) remain the franchise record for a single season.

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