THE STORY
In 1969, the Chicago Cubs led the National League East by nine games over the New York Mets on August 16. However, they lost 17 of their final 25 games, while the Mets won 23 of their last 30, resulting in the Cubs finishing eight games behind the Mets with a 92–70 record.
TEAMS / PEOPLE:
Chicago Cubs, New York Mets
WHY IT MATTERS
This dramatic turnaround is considered one of the most significant late-season collapses in Major League Baseball history.