What are facts about the Chicago Cubs?

Answer 1

• As of the 2011 season, Chicago is experiencing the longest current drought in world championships. The last time the Cubs won the World Series was in 1908 -- 103 years ago. The last time the Cubs appeared in a World Series was in 1945.
• Wrigley Field, where the Cubs have played since 1916, opened on April 23, 1914. It is the oldest National League ballpark and the second oldest major league ballpark currently in use. Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, has been around since April 20, 1912.
• In 1961 and 1962, Cubs owner Philip K. Wrigley launched an experiment in which the team would not be run by a manager, but by a rotating group of coaches. One of the coaches held the responsibilities of a manager, but was replaced by one of the other coaches every few weeks. Members of the "College of Coaches" included Harry Craft, Elvin Tappe, Charlie Metro, Vedie Himsl and Lou Klein. The experiment proved to be a disaster and was abandoned.