Cubs historical sleuthing: Bruce Sutter edition
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Bruce Sutter had a Hall of Fame career as a relief pitcher.
Unfortunately, because Cubs ownership under the Wrigleys couldn’t or wouldn’t pay him what he was worth, he had most of that career with the Cardinals and Braves.
The Getty supplied caption to this photo reads:
Cubs’ ace reliefer Bruce Sutter working the mound in the 10th inning against the Giants, got the win as Chicago beat San Francisco 1-0, breaking the Giants’ four game winning streak.
Yes, it says “reliefer.” My friend and former colleague Rob Neyer would be pleased; he uses that spelling.