As we continue our way through Cubs history, we find an intriguing season for the Cubs with a losing record, a unique managerial approach, and a former Rookie of the Year contender whose career was in its declining stages.
1961 Cubs
Record: 64-90
Standing: 7th in the National League
Manager: Vedie Himsl, Harry Craft, El Tappe, and Lou Klein
While the 1961 season represented an improvement over the previous year’s 60-94 record, it wasn’t exactly a shining year for the Cubs. They drew a mere 673,057 over the full season, second to last in the league.