The Cubs finished fourth in the National League East with a record of 77–85, 24 games behind the New York Mets.

Since the rules of Major League Baseball state that a game is not official unless 5 innings are completed,[1] the first official night game in the history of Wrigley Field was played on August 9, when the Cubs defeated the New York Mets 6 to 4.

President of the United States Ronald Reagan threw out the ceremonial first pitch on Opening Day at Wrigley Field.

The Cubs were leading 3 to 1 and coming to bat in the bottom of the fourth when the rain delay began.

Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.