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The following is a franchise history of the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball, a charter member of the National League who started play in the National Association in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings.
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History. Early club history. 1876–1902: A National League. The 1876 White Stockings won the NL championship. The Cubs began in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings, playing their home games at West Side Grounds. Six years later, they joined the National League (NL) as a charter member.
Chicago Cubs, American professional baseball team based in Chicago that plays in the National League of Major League Baseball. One of the most popular franchises in baseball, the Cubs have overall had limited success, with just three World Series championships (1907, 1908, and 2016).
The 20 Greatest Chicago Cubs of All-Time. Rankings based on seasons 1901 – 2021. Eligibility for position players requires 1,500 plate appearances, starting pitchers require 75 games started, and relief pitchers require 150 innings pitched.
In 1902, noting the youth movement lead by new manager Frank Selee, a local newspaper penned the nickname Cubs for the first time. The moniker prevailed over time and was officially adopted by the club in 1907. It is currently one of the longest running-and most beloved-alias' in all of sports.
The Cubs roared back to the top of the National League in 1929 and began a pattern of winning the pennant every three years (1929-1932-1935-1938), losing all four World Series — though the '35 Cubs set a still-standing major league record of 21 straight wins.
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Originally known as Weeghman Park, Wrigley Field was built on the grounds once occupied by a seminary. Weeghman Park was the home of Chicago's entry in the Federal League and was the property of Charles H. Weeghman. The club was known as both the Federals and the Whales.