Dallas Green might’ve remembered Bird’s start. Doug was the first pitcher Green’s Cubs used, starting on Opening Day in 1982. He pitched seven strong innings to get the win in a game that was called after eight innings. Bird was backed by three former Phillies, including Ryne Sandberg’s Cub debut (at 3B). Keith Moreland hit a homer. Future Phillie Willie Hernandez got the save, relieving a young Lee Smith with two on and two outs.
(I didn’t remember this; I looked it up 
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