Sammy Sosa hit the most home runs, 545, of any Cub.
But he never hit the team's first of the season, something that 106 other Cubs have done since 1876, first year of the National League.
Sosa.
Ever hear of Tarrik Brock?
How about Dick Manville?
Allen Elliot? Charles George? Herb Hunter? Kris Krug?
Those obscure players are 6 of just 9 who played for the Cubs and were born on Christmas.
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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.