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In the early 1900's the Cubs were called the White Stockings, but when they reformed their team by letting go their aging stars a newspaper in the area called them the Cubs because of their young team and the name stuck.
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When did the Chicago cubs get their name?
In 1902, the Chicago Cubs got their current name.
Where can you get a Chicago Cubs hockey jersey?
The Chicago Cubs are a baseball team. There are no hockey jerseys.
Are the Chicago Cubs in the national league or the American league?
The Chicago Cubs are in the national league.
What was the Chicago Cubs record in 2012?
In 2012, the Chicago Cubs had a 61-101 record.
What were the Cubs called before they were called the cubs?
National League - Chicago team names: Chicago White Stockings (1876 - 1889) Chicago Colts (1890 - 1897) Chicago Orphans (1898 - 1902) Chicago Cubs (From 1903)
When did the Chicago cubs get their name?
In 1902, the Chicago Cubs got their current name.
What was the Chicago Cubs name when they where created?
Chicago White Stockings
What year Chicago Cubs given the name cubs?
The team name was generally recognized to be "Cubs" starting in 1890.
What is the name of the national league baseball team in Chicago?
The Chicago Cubs
How did the Chicago Cubs get their name?
By their young team
What is Chicagos baseball name?
Chicago Cubs
How did Iowa cubs get their name?
They are named after their major league affiliate, the Chicago Cubs. Also, the Chicago Cubs have a very large amount of support that comes from the state of Iowa.
When was the team named The Chicago Cubs?
The team name was generally recognized to be "Cubs" starting in 1890.
What year did the Chicago Cubs win their first game?
As a franchise, the Chicago Cubs won their first game in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings. The franchise came to be known as the Cubs in 1890, and recorded their first victory with that team name in that year.
What is the Chicago Cubs song called?
the Chicago cubs song. GO CHICAGO!
What was the Chicago Cubs orginal name?
They began life in 1898 as the Chicago Orphans. I know they changed that to another name before they became known as the Chicago White Stockings.
Is the C on the Chicago Cubs hat for Chicago or Cubs?
BOTH
