Two previous posts described hitting streaks by Cubs batters against specific opposing teams.
Heinie Zimmerman had the longest, 35 games, against the Braves in 1911-12.
Hack Wilson hit safely in 3.
Legends are born in October. That was Major League Baseball's tagline for the postseason for several years, and it has proved to be true time and time again.
Willie Mays at 90 He was Steph Curry, Michael Jordan, Simone Biles and Mikhail Baryshnikov
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Appreciating Willie Mays illustrious MLB career on his 90th birthday (3:39)
In honor of Willie Mays 90th birthday, several notable MLB names look back at his incredible career spanning 22 years. (3:39)
Analyst/reporter ESPN television
To appreciate Willie Mays, the oldest living Hall of Famer at age 90, is to remember him at 20. When he joined the New York Giants in 1951, the game had never seen an athlete like him breathtakingly graceful, the greatest combination of power, speed and defense ever to wear a major league uniform. And 70 years later, to many, he remains precisely that.