Today in baseball history, notable events include Ron Santo’s standout performance in 1970, where he led the Cubs to victories over the Expos with two homers and eight RBIs. Other highlights feature Ty Cobb’s 35-game hitting streak ending in 1917, the first All-Star Game in 1933, and Steve Carlton becoming the left-handed strikeout king in 1980. Additionally, Cubs history marks the 1932 shooting incident involving Billy Jurges and the team’s long-awaited win in Detroit in 2001. Today also celebrates the birthdays of Cubs player Lance Johnson and others.
