Al Yellon created Bleed Cubbie Blue and has been its managing editor since 2005. He's also written three books about the Cubs, the latest is "Chicago Cubs Firsts."
The Cubs had a poor season in 1950, losing 89 games. It was their fourth straight losing season and third straight of 89 losses or more (roughly equivalent to a 94-loss year in a 162-game schedule).
They got off to a modestly good start in ‘51, and after defeating the Phillies 3-2 on June 5, they were 21-20, in fourth place just 5½ games out of first.