1984 NL East Division Championship
The Cubs' first division title ever, sparked by 'The Sandberg Game.'
The 1984 season marked the Chicago Cubs' first division title since the inception of the split-league format in 1969, as they won the National League East. The Cubs had not won a division title before 1984; their last pennant was in 1945.
- Manager
- Jim Frey
- Division
- National League East
- Season Record
- 96-66
- Key Acquisition
- Rick Sutcliffe (Trade Deadline)
- Playoff Result
- NLCS Loss to San Diego Padres
Lore & Background
The Cubs' 1984 season was highlighted by a nationally televised game on June 23, 1984, known as 'The Sandberg Game,' in which Cubs second baseman Ryne Sandberg hit two game-tying home runs off Cardinals closer Bruce Sutter, leading to an 11-inning victory. The Cubs went on to win the NL East, their first division title ever.
In Their Own Story
The air inside Wrigley Field crackled with tension on a humid September evening. Fans clad in blue and red held their breath as the final batter stepped up to the plate. When the third out was recorded, the dugout erupted into chaos. Jim Frey smiled broadly, knowing the division pennant was finally back in Chicago. Players ran onto the field, embracing amidst confetti and cheers that echoed off the ivy-covered walls, a rare moment of pure joy before the October trials began.
Reader's Guide
The Cubs' 1984 division title was their first since the NL split into divisions in 1969. They had not won a division title prior to 1984, and their last pennant was in 1945.
Did You Know?
- The Cubs had never won a division title before 1984; their last pennant was in 1945.
- The 1984 Cubs were propelled by Ryne Sandberg's two home runs off Bruce Sutter in 'The Sandberg Game' on June 23, 1984.
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