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Chicago Cubs history unpacked — November 9
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Looking back at historical milestones on this date in baseball, Billy Williams concluded his lengthy tenure with the Chicago Cubs in 1976 when the Oakland Athletics granted his unconditional release. Decades earlier in 1912, Frank Chance transitioned away from the Cubs through a sale to the Cincinnati Reds.
Meanwhile, multiple awards and significant player milestones were marked throughout the sport, ranging from Bob Gibson's birth and Joe Medwick's MVP honor to Sam Jethroe and Carlos Beltran capturing rookie accolades.
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