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Vintage Cubs Commercials Take You Way, Way Back

By Justin Breen | October 19, 2016 6:56am

CHICAGO — Jump into the baseball time machine as we go way, way back and look at some old-school commercials and promos featuring Chicago Cubs players, managers and personalities.

While trying to sell anything from beer to gift certificates, the Cubs pull out all the stops with these ads.

Maybe it will take the edge off the Cubs being down 2-1 to the Dodgers in the National League Championship Series.

Jack Brickhouse hawking Hamms beer

Keith Moreland does his best to keep kids off drugs

No clue what's going on here

Incredible Montreal Expos reference

Why not put the Cubs in someone's stocking?

A glorious montage here

Good to hear Dewayne Staats' voice

Just an awful intro

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