On this day in 1984 my dad and I sat in Wrigley Field to witness one of the most memorable games in Chicago Cubs history. The Cubs down numerous times throughout the game to the Cardinals (7-1 after 4 and 9-3 through 6 1/2) fought back. Down one in the bottom of the ninth and with former Cub and current St. Louis closer Bruce Sutter came in for the save. Ryne Sandberg, 3 of 4 on the day hit a game-homer to force extra innings. The NBC announcing crew of Bob Costas and Tony Kubek, unknown to us, had already given away the player of the game honors in the 10th to Cardinal outfielder Lonnie McGee who had hit for the cycle. But with one on and two out, Ryne Sandberg stepped to the plate to hit his second game-tying home run and force an 11th inning. The Cubs won it in the bottom of the 11th and I can still remember my dad's excited face as this Cubs game propelled them to a National League East title. At one time during the day (down 7-1) he became so disgusted with the Cubs that he went for a walk around Wrigley Field. But he sat next to me as the Cubs fought back and made this the most memorable trip we had to the Friendly Confines.
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