Tuesday Cubbie Fun&Games: 10-13-09

Every Tuesday throughout the offseason, we'll change things up a little bit here on Everything Cubs to bring you a little Cub-related fun to spice up Tuesday, usually one of the most boring days of the week.

Cross Word Puzzle
Each Tuesday, we'll have either some type of Cubs puzzle or game, or I'll have a review of a Cub related product, such as a move, book, or CD.

Today, we start with a Cubs Crossword Puzzle, click for the link. All the answers are names of former/current Cub hitters. If your a fan of Crossword Puzzles, print out and enjoy. The answers will be included next week.

Cubs Trivia

This week's Cubs trivia Question is:

This Chicago franchise has a storied history. They began in the National Association before the National League even existed. What was the franchise's first team name?
A) Marlins
B) Blue Shoes
C) Wranglers
D) White Stockings
Comment with your answers, the correct answer will be posted next Tuesday.

Picture Matching

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Match the letter of the picture of the 1908 Cubs infield to their names!
1. Johnny Evers ___
2. Frank Chance___
3. Joe Tinker___

Cubbie Birthdays
The former Cubs that have their Birthdays this week:
Today-
Mike Capel
George Frazier
Bryan Hickerson
Damian Miller
Charlie Silvera

Wednesday-
Joe Girardi
Art Shamsky

Thursday-
Juan Cruz
Bill Henry
Don Robertson

Friday-
Rodney Scott
Kurt Seiberg

Sunday-
Allen Ripley
Don Young

Monday-
Brock Davis
Lance Dickerson
Mike Perez
Vic Roznovsky
Dave Veres

Link of the Week
On Sunday night on WGN Radio, the Nick D. Show played the best clips from Pat Hughes and Ron Santo this season.

Email Answers, Comments, Questions, and Suggestions to cubsblogmailbag@aol.com

That's it for this it for this week, More Cubs stuff later...