Cubs historical sleuthing: Forbes Field edition
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Here’s what Getty Images provided with this photo:
First baseman Ernie Banks of the Chicago Cubs takes his position as Richie Hebner of the Pittsburgh Pirates leads off during a game in 1970 at Forbes Field in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
I’m here to tell you that I believe the year quoted in that caption is incorrect, and here’s why.
The Pirates moved into Three Rivers Stadium July 16, 1970. In fact, the Cubs played in the final games at Forbes Field a couple of weeks earlier, a doubleheader on June 28. (The Cubs got swept in the DH.)