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The Chicago Cubs have had many different names on their jerseys. For example, the White Stockings, in the 1870s. Colts, in the late 1890s, and even the Orphans in 1898, after the firing of manager Cap Anson. Remnants, in 1901, after a number of players deserted the team for the American League. The nickname Cubs was coined in 1902 when manager Frank Selee arrived and rebuilt the club with young, inexperienced players. The Chicago Tribune tried to call the team the Spuds around this time, but that name didn't stick.
The Great Chicago Fire destroyed the cubs ballpark, jerseys and records toward the end of the 1871 season. The cubs completed their schedule, finishing second in the National Association that year, but was forced to drop out of the league for the next two seasons as a result.
In 1875 , they acquired several key players from the Boston Red Stockings, including pitcher Al Spalding and first baseman Cap Anson , who would later become the team leader and manager for almost twenty seasons. Anson was arguably the best player in baseball in his day, though he is chiefly remembered today for his role in establishing baseball's color line than for his playing and managerial skill.
The home ballpark, Wrigley Field, played host to only day games until 1988 because the stadium owner donated the lights to the war effort in the 1940s, and it then became tradition. The first night game was scheduled to be played August 8, 1988, versus Philadelphia, but it was rained out after 3 1/2 innings. The first official night game thus occurred the following evening, August 9, 1988; the Cubs defeated the New York Mets, 6-4. While night games are now possible at Wrigley, the Cubs still play more day games at home than any other Major League team.
Retired numbers include #10 Ron Santo, #14 Ernie Banks, #26 Billy Williams, #42 Jackie Robinson (retired throughout baseball).
The franchise began as the "White Stockings," primarily because the best team in baseball, the Cincinnati Red Stockings, were their chief rivals.
They have won more games than any other franchise in baseball history with the exception of the Giants.
Cooperstown has a lot of this teams stuff on exhibit. For example a bat used by Sammy Sosa to hit his 500th career home run, on April 4, 2003. A shirt worn by Sammy Sosa during the 2001 season. A bat used by Sosa to hit his 62nd home run of the 1998 season. A bat used by Hall of Famer Ernie Banks to hit his 500th career homer, May 12, 1970. A uniform undershirt signed by Hall of Fame pitcher Fergie Jenkins. A bat Cubs' Hall of Famer Billy Williams used to collect the first hit in Houston. Baseballs from both of Ken Holtzman's no-hitters as a Cub. The eyeglasses worn by legendary broadcaster Harry Caray. A uniform worn by Hall of Famer Rogers Hornsby in 1932. And a medal presented to Hall of Famer Frank Chance in 1907.