Chicago Cubs history highlights accomplishments on June 29
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 29, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Jun 29, 2026
On June 29, baseball history recalls several significant achievements. In 2004, Randy Johnson recorded his 4,000th career strikeout at Bank One Ballpark. The Cubs' history includes a record-setting game in 1897 where the Chicago Colts scored 36 runs against Louisville. The team also celebrated Billy Williams Day in 1969, where Williams surpassed Stan Musial's consecutive games played record. Today's date also marks the birthdays of several notable players including Frank Schwindel. Several other baseball milestones are noted, with legends like Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle making their marks on this day.
- •Randy Johnson reaches 4,000 strikeouts in 2004
- •Cubs score 36 runs against Louisville in 1897
- •Billy Williams sets NL consecutive games record in 1969
- •Frank Schwindel celebrates a birthday today
- •Notable baseball events from various years also recounted.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Chicago Cubs history unpacked — June 29
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