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.
First, they were called the 'Chicago Colts', later the 'Chicago Orphans', then the 'Chicago White Stocking', and currently the 'Chicago Cubs'.
In 1902, the Chicago Cubs got their current name.
Chicago White Stockings
The team name was generally recognized to be "Cubs" starting in 1890.
The Chicago Cubs
By their young team
Chicago Cubs
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.
The team name was generally recognized to be "Cubs" starting in 1890.
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.
the Chicago cubs song. GO CHICAGO!
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Anthony Rizzo is number 44 on the Chicago Cubs.