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| Record |
64-90 .416 |
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| Standings |
7th in the NL (29 games back) |
| Pythagorean |
67-87, 66-88, 66-88 |
| Runs
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689 /
800 |
| Ballpark | Wrigley Field | | Park Factors | Batting: 101 / Pitching: 104 | | Attendance | 673,057 (7th) (15th) | | Spring Training | Mesa, Arizona (Rendezvous Park) | | Managers | Vedie Himsl, Harry Craft, Vedie Himsl, El Tappe, Harry Craft, Vedie Himsl, El Tappe, Lou Klein, El Tappe | | Coaches | Bobby Adams, Charlie Grimm, Dick Cole, Elvin Tappe, Goldie Holt, Harry Craft, Ripper Collins, Vedie Himsl, Verlon Walker | | Executives | President: Phillip Wrigley, General Manager: John Holland | | Minor Leagues | (AAA) Houston Buffs, (AA) San Antonio Missions, (A) Wenatchee Chiefs, (C) St. Cloud Rox, (D) Carlsbad Potashers, (D) Morristown Cubs | | Radio | (WGN) Jack Quinlan, Lou Boudreau | | TV | (WGN) Jack Brickhouse, Vincent Lloyd |
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The 1961 Chicago Cubs
went 64-90
and finished 7th
in the
National League. The Cubs
drew 673,057
to Wrigley Field.
George Altman, Ernie Banks and Don Zimmer made the All-Star team. Billy Williams won the National League Rookie of the Year award.
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