Even though we lost to the Cards today, on this day in Cubs history 52 yrs. ago that Cardwell threw a no-hitter at them. I still have the tape of the final two innings of this game & I still get a thrill watching it over & over. Never had a trade brought so immediate results for the Cubs, even though in the long run the Phils got the better of the deal. What an amazing debut!!!

On this date in 1969,  it was Billy Williams Day at Wrigley Field.  He was in the process of setting a National League consecutive games played record,  the Cardinals were in town, and the place was packed.  To make the day perfect, the Cubs swept a twinbill and Billy had 5 hits on the day.  With a season like we're having, it's great to go back to that wonderful day when everything seemed ideal.