I missed the news last month that Lindy McDaniel, who pitched 21 seasons and 987 games, passed away on November 14, 2020. Lindy pitched three seasons for the Cubs, 1963 to 1965, and on June 6, 1963, pitched in what I called “The Lindy McDaniel Game.” It was a big deal, as can be seen in the Chicago Tribune the next day:
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December 08, 2020
Lindy McDaniel, RIP
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