MLB: Timeline: Previous Cubs appearance in WS

[cyclones500]

This is the Cubs’ first World Series appearance since 1945. I’m fascinated by historical touchstones in sports moments like this. Here are a few random tidbits I compiled, add anything else you can find (Numerous other things are possible).

The previous time Cubs were in the World Series:

Jackie Robinson had not yet broken the "color line."

These MLB franchises did not exist:
Angels
Astros
Blue Jays
Brewers
D-Backs
Mariners
Marlins
Mets
Nationals
Rangers
Rays
Rockies
Royals

Only these current NFL franchises existed:
Bears
Cardinals
Packers
Giants
Lions
Redskins
Eagles
Steelers
Rams

These U.S. presidents were still alive:
Hoover
Truman
Eisenhower
JFK
LBJ
Nixon
Ford
Reagan
(FDR had died only about 6 months prior)

These presidents weren't born yet:
Clinton
George W
Obama

Michigan State was not yet a member of Big Ten.

Big 12 Conference was The Big Six.

 

[zarnold56]

As a 32 year old male, not much of this matters. Fly that W! And enjoy the ride

 

[CoKane]

The World Series also wasn't on television until 1947, making Tuesday be the first every televised WS game to feature the Cubs

 

[Cybyassociation]

As a 32 year old male, not much of this matters. Fly that W! And enjoy the ride

At 32, it has been more than double your lifespan since the Cubs have been in the World Series.

 

[ISUCubswin]

Jackie Robinson didn't break the color barrier until 1947.

Meaning Dexter Fowler will be the first black person to play in the World Series for the Cubs.

 

[CycloneErik]

 

[ISUCubswin]

Elvis Presley was 8 years away from recording his first disc

 

[ISUCubswin]

Iowa State football finished the season 4-3-1, with an exhilarating 8-6 win over the Drake Bulldogs to finish the year.

 

[cyhiphopp]

My dad was born in 1944.

 

[cyclones500]

The 33-1/3 LP and 7-inch 45-rpm record formats hadn't been unveiled yet.

 

[isuska]

Elvis Presley was 8 years away from recording his first disc

 

[AAFCO]

It's not easy being world champs!!