After the Cubs crushed the Padres 13-0 in Game 1 of the 1984 NLCS, they took the field the next afternoon at Wrigley Field for Game 2 against the visitors from San Diego.
It was another beautiful fall afternoon at the ol’ ballyard. Retired Cubs broadcaster Jack Brickhouse threw a ceremonial first pitch. Check out the sign in the stands in the background.
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Steve Trout took the mound and retired the Padres in order in the first inning.