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This was fun to do — and required matching some other photos to this one. Here is what we know about this photo at first glance: Ron Santo is batting at

Chicago White Sox News / Last Word On Sports / December 5

Bill Melton, 1971 AL Home Run King with White Sox, Dies at 79

Bill Melton, who became the first Chicago White Sox player to lead the American League in home runs, has died. Melton accomplished the feat when he hit 33 home runs in 1971, his second consecutive year with that many homers.

MLB News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / June 26

Baseball history unpacked, June 26

A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Happy birthday, Dave Rosello! Ryne resigns, Rookie Ron Santo rakes, and other stories.

New York Mets News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

How many of the 50 MLB players with three or more 40 home run seasons can you name in six minutes?

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

The 'MLB home run leaders from 2024' quiz

The '200 or more strikeouts in 2019' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / January 27, 2024

Cubs historical sleuthing: Ernie Banks and Ron Santo edition

But when? And where? The men shown above are two of the greatest players in Cubs history, Hall of Famers Ron Santo and Ernie Banks. They’re wearing home Cubs pinstripes — but that isn’t Wrigley Field.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / December 3, 2023

Cubs historical sleuthing: Ron Santo edition

This one’s been narrowed down. Probably. In sleuthing this one, I wound up with two, and no more than two, possible dates. I picked one, and... well, there’s a small chance it could be the other one.

MLB News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest MLB play-by-play announcers

Many greats will be left out — sorry to Marty Brennaman or Milo Hamilton. We gave it a go and included some of the game's more modern-day talent mixed with the all-time legends. Here we go, listed alphabetically.

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Cubs to hit 30+ HR in a season' quiz

The 'Chicago Cubs to hit 30+ home runs in a season' quiz

In the history of the Chicago Cubs franchise, a player has hit 30 or more home runs 67 times. How many of those players can you name?

MLB News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Chicago Cubs games played leaders' quiz

The Chicago Cubs have had some dedicated players in the storied history of the MLB franchise. Can you name the player on the team with the most games played for each position?

Chicago Cubs News / Yardbarker Quizzes