Boys of Zimmer: 30th Anniversary Series - 2/7/1989
While recently blogging about a random Cubs pitcher, Pat Perry, I became immersed in articles from 1988 and 1989. This is the 30th anniversary of the 1989 Cubs "Boys of Zimmer," a team that reached the postseason after a five year hiatus. This daily series will look back at Chicago Tribune articles and columns from 30 years ago, day by day.
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Vance Law was coming off an All-Star 1988 season, and he was out to prove it was no fluke.
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According to the following article in the Quad City Times, fans there were upset with an appearance by Mark Grace and Curtis Wilkerson.
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Ahead of spring training, Cubs tickets at Hohokam Park were selling very well for the 1989 season.
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