CubsPS+ #11: October 6 - Ghosts (and Goats) of Baseball Past (Classic)

Show Notes:

• Introduction:
• Welcome to CubsPS+, a weekly podcast about Chicago Cubs baseball.
• Hosted by Mike Waller: lifelong Cubs fan, baseball stats nerd, and youth baseball coach.
• Episode Focus:
• Today’s episode takes us on a trip back through key Cubs postseason games played on October 6th.
• We cover 85 years of Cubs history, featuring games from 1938, 1945, 1984, and more.
• We explore legendary moments, such as:
• Babe Ruth’s “called shot”
• Dizzy Dean’s World Series efforts
• The infamous “Billy Goat Curse”
• The heartbreak of the 1984 NLCS and Steve Garvey’s iconic home run
• Key Themes and Stories:
• Ghosts and goats of Cubs postseason history
• The legendary Homer in the Gloamin’
• Billy Jurges and connections to the movie "The Natural"
• Cubs’ ups and downs in the postseason, including the 1984 and 2007 playoff losses
• A look at the Cubs' success post-2016, including their 2017 NLDS win over the Washington Nationals
• Call to Action:
• If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts.
• Share this episode with a friend to help more Cubs fans discover the show.
• Social Media and Support:
• Follow me on Twitter/X, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, BlueSky, and YouTube @CubsPSPlus.
• Support the show and enjoy ad-free episodes on Patreon: CubsPSPlus.
• Credits:
• Theme music: “Prospect Park West” by Jerry McHoy.
• Hosted by Mike Waller, reminding you that every day talking about Cubs baseball is a great day.
• Go Cubs!

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