Emanuel Congrats Cubs on 10,000th Win

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, U.S. Representative Rahm Emanuel (IL) issued the following statement as submitted into the Congressional Record congratulating Chicago 5th District’s Chicago Cubs on their 10,000th franchise victory.

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate the Chicago Cubs on their 10,000th franchise victory.  Last night, the Cubs were away from the friendly confines of Wrigley Field located in the heart of the Fifth Congressional District and beat the Colorado Rockies in Denver to reach this historic milestone.

“My hometown Cubbies are one of only two teams in MLB history to win 10,000 games. This year marks the Cubs 138th season, and 100th anniversary of our last World Series Championship, but like all Cubs fans, I have faith that this is our year.

“Almost 132 years ago today, the Cubs played their first game in the National League as the Chicago White Stockings, and they finished in first place in that 1876 season.  In 1902, the team officially became the Cubs, and northsiders have been rooting for our Cubbies ever since.

“The Cubs’ home, Wrigley Field, is located at 1060 W. Addison in my district, and is the oldest National League ballpark and second oldest in the majors. Countless memories have been created at Wrigley field as Chicago families and fans across the country have come to watch the wins and losses of our Cubs.

“Chicagoans are very excited about our Cubs this year, with the team playing great baseball and sitting in first place in the Central with a record of 15-6.  Manager Lou Pinella has done a terrific job with an outstanding complement of players, from pitchers Carlos Zambrano, Ted Lilly, and Carlos Marmol to Derrek Lee, Aramis Ramirez, newcomer Kosuke Fukudome, and last night’s hero, Ryan Theriot. 
 
“Great players have filled Cubs lore over the years, and we will never forget legends like Ernie Banks, Gabby Hartnett, Ron Santo, Billy Williams, Mordecai “Three Finger Brown,” Ryne Sandberg, Mark Grace, and others.

“Last night’s victory was hard fought, with the Cubs defeating the Rockies in 10 innings to earn that 10,000th victory.  Madam Speaker, as the Representative of Wrigley Field and all the residents of the 5th Congressional District of Illinois, as well as hundreds of thousands of Chicago Cubs fans, I congratulate the Cubs on this wonderful milestone. I’m looking forward to many more victories and hope to see that ‘W’ flag flying at Wrigley Field throughout the summer and fall.”