Today in Chicago History: Bears linebacker Dick Butkus inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
Is an important event missing from this date? Email us.
Vintage: 'The Great War' through the lens of the Chicago TribuneWeather records (from the National Weather Service, Chicago)
1888: Jimmy Ryan is the only Chicago Cub to hit for the cycle twice. Against the Detroit Black Sox on July 28, 1888, Ryan came up to bat six times, had four hits and an average of .833.
Ryan did it again on July 1, 1891, against Cleveland.
Vintage Chicago Tribune: Chicago Cubs who have hit for the cycle'The day was one continual and lovely picture for Jimmy Ryan,' the Tribune reported. 'He went to the bat five times and only one chance for a hit escaped. He commenced with a screaming single in the first; this he followed with a home run over the left wall; then he retrograded some, and his next effort was only a three-bagger. He wound up finally with a drive for two bases.'
1942: Gifted to the zoo in 1924 by Chicago Boy Scouts who collected pennies to buy her, 25-year-old Deed-a-Day — Lincoln Park Zoo's second elephant — had been suffering from a suspected stomach ailment. After she was put down, it was discovered she 'died from trash fed to it by a doting public.'
Chicago White Sox pitchers have thrown 20 no-hitters since 1902 — including 3 perfect games. Relive them all here.1976: Francisco Barrios and Blue Moon Odom posted the only combined no-hitter in Chicago White Sox history.
1979: Chicago Bears linebacker Dick Butkus was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility.
Butkus played nine seasons for the Bears, starting all 119 games he played. He was named first-team All-Pro five times and second-team once and he was voted to the Pro Bowl after his first eight seasons. He's the Bears' all-time leader with 27 fumble recoveries.
'He was Chicago's son': Dick Butkus, the Hall of Fame Bears linebacker known for his toughness, dies at 801982: Stevie Wonder backed out of ChicagoFest, the precursor to Taste of Chicago, after the Rev. Jesse Jackson called for a Black boycott of the event. The boycott was intended to protest Mayor Jane Byrne's recent appointment of three white people to the Chicago Housing Authority board.
Subscribe to the free Vintage Chicago Tribune newsletter, join our Chicagoland history Facebook group, stay current with Today in Chicago History and follow us on Instagram for more from Chicago's past.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Newsweek
5 hours ago
- Newsweek
Dallas Cowboys' Latest Major Contract Extension Details Revealed
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. This week, the Dallas Cowboys struck a major contract extension. It wasn't the Micah Parsons deal that everybody has been waiting for, but it's one that the Cowboys felt needed to get done based on the timing. The veteran tight end Jake Ferguson landed himself a five-year deal. He is expected to make $52 million from the Cowboys over that time. On Wednesday, ESPN's Todd Archer revealed the key numbers from the contract breakdown. 2025: $1.406 million 2026: $7.25 million 2027: $6.25 million 2028: $11.75 million 2029: $11.75 million Ferguson also has $750,000 for an active roster bonus in 2026-2029, and $500,000 in escalators/incentives. $30 million of the deal is reportedly guaranteed for the veteran tight end. Jake Ferguson #87 of the Dallas Cowboys runs across the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium on December 9, 2024 in Arlington, Texas. Jake Ferguson #87 of the Dallas Cowboys runs across the field during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals at AT&T Stadium on December 9, 2024 in Arlington, extension could be viewed as a questionable decision made by the Cowboys. The 2022 fourth-round pick has three seasons under his belt. He exceeded 500 yards just once. During Ferguson's rookie year, he started just half of the 16 games he played. He caught 19 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns. Ferguson became a full-time starter for the Cowboys in 2023 and put together a Pro Bowl season. He caught 71 passes for nearly 800 yards. The veteran tight end found the end zone for a career-high five scores. He seemed to be trending in the right direction, but saw a regression in year three. Dealing with setbacks throughout the year, Ferguson played in 14 games. He caught 59 passes, while averaging 8.4 yards per catch, his lowest of his career. Ferguson produced just under 500 yards and didn't reach the end zone. once. He also fumbled four times after not fumbling once throughout his first two seasons. Despite the down year, the Cowboys felt confident enough to make an investment in Ferguson. Like most extensions, there is a lot of risk in play. Since Ferguson has one standout season under his belt, paying him Top-10 tight end money looks like an overpay right now. The Cowboys are banking on the idea that Ferguson will bounce back while getting a full season with Dak Prescott, who is returning from an injury. The bar isn't super high for Ferguson. If he can put together a career year, the Cowboys would likely feel really good about jumping on that investment early. Now, the Cowboys have to place their focus back on the veteran edge rusher, Micah Parsons. Similar to Ferguson, Parsons is heading into the final year of his rookie deal. The veteran star has made it clear he wants to lock in a long-term deal before the season starts. Currently, Parsons and the Cowboys are at a standstill. For more Dallas Cowboys and NFL news, head over to Newsweek Sports.
USA Today
6 hours ago
- USA Today
Former 49ers CB says he was upset and unmotivated throughout the 2024 season
After the San Francisco 49ers finished with their 2021 campaign with a 10-7 record and were knocked out of the postseason in the NFC championship game, they looked to upgrade their secondary and did so by signing cornerback Charvarius Ward, who was coming off of some strong seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs, to a three-year, $40.5 million deal. Ward played three seasons with the 49ers starting 46 games and earning both All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors in 2023. However, as he entered his final season with the 49ers without an extension, Ward says he was upset. 'I was hurt when I realized when I wasn't getting a contract extension or an offer… So I wasn't motivated," Ward recently told The Athletic's Mike Silver. "I was kind of pissed off. I knew when the season started it was a wrap for me in the Bay… They got DMO, they drafted him and he's younger than me. They probably like DMO a little bit better. He's a little more physical and aggressive than me. I can lock anybody down. Kyle and John want head-busters. I'm not mad. He got what he deserved. All-Pro's don't grow on trees, though.' Ward's 2024 season was far from his best, as he finished with 54 tackles (one for a loss) and seven passes defensed. Things got much worse for him at home when he tragically lost his 1-year-old daughter, Amani Joy, during the team's bye week. The cornerback missed multiple weeks after the rest of the team returned from the bye, but when he returned, his mind still wasn't on doing everything he could for the 49ers. 'Once I came back every game after that, I was just like, 'I don't give a [expletive] what happens,'" Ward told Silver. "I don't care if I win this rep; I don't care if I lose this rep.' I was there physically, but mentally, I was somewhere off the grid, off the globe. "It's been hard for me personally to go to work every day, every game — even to practice or go to meetings," Ward added. "I almost left a couple of times. [Expletive], I know fans probably hate me (for saying that), but [expletive] it, it's real life.' Ward started five of the team's final six games down the stretch, as they finished the year with a 6-11 record and outside the playoffs for the first time since 2020. The team decided to pay another starting cornerback, Deommodore Lenoir, last season, allowing Ward to find a new home in free agency. The 29-year-old inked a three-year, $54 million deal ($60 million max) with the Indianapolis Colts in March that included $27 million guaranteed at signing. With his new team, he'll be the top cornerback again, and he'll have a chance to prove to the 49ers that they should invested in him when they had the chance. More 49ers: 49ers top pick lands top-10 spot in rookie Madden ratings
Indianapolis Star
8 hours ago
- Indianapolis Star
Tecogen Appoints Roger Deschenes as CFO
IU Woman in Indiana crash was trying to fly solo around the world News Fever vs Mercury live updates: Will Indiana win 3 straight? Fever 'I'm crying as I write this': Inmates in sweltering heat say prison breaking rules Public Safety 'Honest' and 'celebratory': New Conner Prairie exhibit shows Black life Arts Fountain Square homeless camp reflects Indy's broken promises James Briggs Doyel: Kenny Moore II still stands out in star-studded Colts secondary Gregg Doyel 'Quitter!' Fever fans boo DeWanna Bonner in her return to Indiana Fever 2 IU basketball players injured ahead of games in Puerto Rico IU 'Putter finally woke up.' Charlie Woods gets hot at Junior PGA Championships sports Judge recommends woman arrested for animal cruelty return to prison Public Safety IMPD officer breaks fibula in downtown arrest of 52-year-old man Public Safety Why police won't file charges against Indy councilor accused of sexual assault Politics Indiana's Dolly Parton Imagination Library receives $500K donation Education Bill Murray, Babyface among headliners at 2025 Indiana State Fair state-fair IMPD involved in 2 shootings in 5 days. How that compares to past years Public Safety Why roster caps won't impact IU football as much as other programs IU Court docs: Ex-IMPD officer abused two girls while still on the force Public Safety Share your feedback to help improve our site!
