The 1984 Chicago Cubs had a magical year. Whatever deficiencies they may have had, they made up for it with amazing team chemistry and a gritty style of play.
Bobby Dernier and Ryne Sandberg sparked the team all season long at the top of the order. Gary Mathews all out style of play was contagious and spread throughout the clubhouse. The trade for Rick Sutcliffe could not have worked out better as he went 16-1 as a Chicago Cub. Lee Smith's intimidating presence on the mound and overpowering fastball was the shut down closer that any competitive baseball team needs.
All in all it was a season to remember for all Chicago Cub MLB baseball fans. It ended on a sour note losing two heartbreaking playoff games to the San Diego Padres, but that can change the magical season that the 84 Cubs experienced.
Here is the 25 man roster of the 1984 Chicago Cubs:
33 Porfi Altamirano
42 Rich Bordi
41 Warren Brusstar
43 Dennis Eckersley
39 George Frazier
37 Bill Johnson
38 Ron Meridith
48 Dickie Noles
52 Reggie Patterson
30 Chuck Rainey
47, 48 Rick Reuschel
44 Dick Ruthven
24 Scott Sanderson
43 Don Schulze
46 Lee Smith
49 Tim Stoddard
40 Rick Sutcliffe
34 Steve Trout
# Catchers
7 Jody Davis
15 Ron Hassey
16 Steve Lake
# Infielders
1 Larry Bowa
22 Bill Buckner
11 Ron Cey
10 Leon Durham
18 Richie Hebner
19 Dave Owen
17 Dan Rohn
23 Ryne Sandberg
29 Tom Veryzer
# Outfielders
27 Thad Bosley
28 Henry Cotto
20 Bob Dernier
27 Mel Hall
22 Billy Hatcher
21 Jay Johnstone
12 Davey Lopes
36 Gary Matthews
6 Keith Moreland
25 Gary Woods
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