Chicago Cubs: Remembering the lasting impact of Phil Cavarretta

The Chicago Cubs carry a rich player history throughout their storied franchise. One such player, Phil Cavarretta, truly embodied the meaning of wearing blue and red and leaving a lasting impact for years to come.

Throughout 116 years, the Chicago Cubs have carried some unbelievable talent. While the mainstays of Ernie Banks, Ryne Sandberg, and Ron Santo stand out in history, there exists one player who many fans may not remember.

Long ago as history tells, a teenager existed who only wished to help his family during the Great Depression. That teenager was Phil Cavarretta, a Chicago born native and one of three children, whose parents had immigrated from Palermo, Sicily.

Enduring the tragic struggle of the Great Depression, Cavarretta dropped out of school in place of helping his family survive. He gifted a tryout from the Cubs, set up by his high school and American Legion head coach. The rest they say is history.