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The Cubs, first known as the White Stockings, were a founding member of the NL in 1876, becoming the Chicago Cubs in 1903. Throughout the club's history, the Cubs have played in a total of 11 World Series. The 1906 Cubs won 116 games, finishing 116–36 and posting a modern-era record winning percentage of .

5: Da Billy Goat Curse

Ever since, the Cubs have had legendarily bad luck.

Chicago Cubs' singular goal is to reward generations of fans with support and loyalty. Players, coaches, staff, and employees are dedicated to achieve this goal and make the following commitments: To play championship that reflects players performances and character as a Cubs organization and the City of Chicago.

The Cubs play in the National League (NL) and have won three World Series titles (1907, 1908, and 2016). The team, originally known as the Chicago White Stockings, was a charter member of the NL in 1876 and had quick success. Led by Cap Anson, the team won 6 of the NL's first 11 championships.

"Today, a high school may have a varsity and a JV. But 120 years ago, they would have had a varsity and a 'cub' team." Given the youth of Chicago's team under manager Frank Selee, the Chicago Daily News dubbed the team the "Cubs" in an article on March 27, 1902.

When Philip died Tuesday, April 12, 1977, his estate owed between forty and fifty million dollars in taxes. Philip's son, William Wrigley III inherited the company and the debt. William III was forced to sell ownership of the Cubs and of Wrigley Field in order to pay the tax bill.

Wrigley Field, nicknamed the "Friendly Confines," is the second oldest ballpark in the major leagues and the oldest standing National League ballpark.

The Cub Scout Promise

I promise that I will do my best, to do my duty to God, and to the Queen, to help other people, and to keep the Cub Scout Law.

The Wear Orange Campaign is a way to visibly honor the growing list of innocent lives affected by gun violence. Hadiya Pendelton's family will throw that first pitch as the cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals.

Ernie Banks, also known as "Mr. Cub," is arguably the greatest player in Cubs history. A two-time National League MVP, Banks was a consistent force in the lineup and a fan favorite. He hit 512 home runs during his career and was the first player in Cubs history to have his number retired.

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The Ricketts Family becomes owner of the Cubs on October 27, 2009. The sale gives the Ricketts Family 95-percent interest in the Cubs, Wrigley Field and Tribune Company's approximately 25-percent interest in Comcast SportsNet in a transaction valued at $845 million.

Wrigley Field, baseball stadium in Chicago that, since 1916, has been home to the Cubs, the city's National League (NL) team. Built in 1914, it is one of the oldest and most iconic Major League Baseball parks in the United States.

Adult females give birth in dens to baby bears called cubs. Cubs are born in January and weigh between 8 ounces and 16 ounces. They are born blind, covered with fine hair and they nurse on their mother's milk. Female bears may give birth to 1 cub to 5 cubs at a time, but 3 is the average litter size in New Jersey.

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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Within this time, the Cubs have won 17 National League pennants, 3 World Series championships, 3 pre-World Series Championships, and tied for 2 pre-World Series Championships. By virtue of their pennants and playoff championships, the Cubs can claim to be the best team in baseball in eight different seasons.