Since the Modern Era began in 1901, 766 different players have hit home runs as a Cub.
Only 40 did so in their first game with the team.
Sixteen homered in the first game of their big league.
Joc Pederson was not a Cub for very long last year.
The outfielder signed as a free agent on Feb. 5 and was traded to the Braves on July 15.
He played in only 73 games, starting with the Cubs'.
A previous post told the story of Bernie Friberg, who rarely played first base during 6 season as a Cub, yet in 1925 made the first 2 outs of a triple play moments after taking over at first for.
A previous post told the story of a triple play made by Bernie Friberg of the Cubs, in a 1925 game at home against the Dodgers.
Friberg, rarely stationed at first base, had entered the game only.
Second of 2 posts about the Cubs' 164 wins since 1901 in which they did not score until the ninth inning or later.
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BIGGEST FINAL SCORES
The visiting Cardinals scored single runs in.