The months leading up to the 1945 World Series were rife with historical ramifications. World War II had raged for the prior six years. After the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the United States was forced to join the Allied Forces. Four years later, two atomic bombs were dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, and on September 2, aboard the USS Missouri, the Japanese surrender was received, officially ending the confrontation and setting the stage for the Cold War and … [Read more...]
Nickname ‘Cubs’ Appeared in Chicago Daily News First Time 114 Years Ago
Happy Birthday ‘Cubs’ On March 27, 1902, the Chicago Daily News used the name 'Cubs' for the first time in print. The nickname was coined when Frank Selee (1902-1905) became the new manager of the Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. The nickname 'Cubs' was derived from the new manager rebuilding the team with young, unproven players to replace the veterans that had jumped leagues to play in the American League for higher pay. Due to new owner Jim Hart signing so many young players the … [Read more...]
Smiling Stan Hack, One of the Overlooked Greats in Cubs History
“To us [Midwesterners] to hear New Yorkers or Californians suggest that Harry Caray may not be worthy of the honors given to Mel Allen or Vin Scully is a) almost comically ignorant, sort of like hearing a Midwesterner suggest that the Statue of Liberty was never of any National significance and should be turned into scrap metal, and b) personally offensive. That Harry should have to wait in line behind those wonderful me but comparatively insignificant figures is, beyond any question, an … [Read more...]
Tis the Season for Cubs Trivia
Happy Christmas from the CCO! It is that time of year again. Time to break out the Cubs’ history books and take a look back at what the franchise and players accomplished in years gone by. So for those looking for their daily baseball fix after unwrapping what the jolly old elf left under the tree, here are a few facts you may or may not have known about the Chicago National League Ball Club. … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday “Cubs”
On March 27, 1902, the Chicago Daily News used the name "Cubs" for the first time in print. The nickname was coined when Frank Selee (1902-1905) became the new manager of the Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. The nickname "Cubs" was derived from the new manager rebuilding the team with young, unproven players to replace the veterans that had jumped leagues to play in the American League for higher pay. … [Read more...]
136 Years Ago … The Cubs Played and Won Their First Game
On April 25, 1876, the Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. played and won the first game in the history of the organization. The team known as the White Stockings beat the Louisville Grays 4-0. Albert Spalding led his White Stockings over the Grays and not only did Spalding win the first game in franchise history he also threw the first shutout in National League history. … [Read more...]
A Side of Cubs Trivia for Thanksgiving
Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at the CCO! Today is a day of food, spending time with family and friends, and dozing off in front of the big screen watching football. Just in case you need your daily 'Cubs fix', here are several bits of useless information on the Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. So if you've ever wondered who planted the ivy at Wrigley? Or which two Cubs pitchers picked up their 300th win against the Giants or the Cubs' pitcher that briefly retired before becoming … [Read more...]
134 Years Ago: Cubs Play … and Win First Game
On April 25, 1876 the Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. played and won the first game in the history of the organization. Albert Spalding led the White Stockings to a 4-0 win over the Louisville Grays. Not only did Spalding notch the first win for the organization but he also threw the first National League shutout. Paul Hines scored the first run in Cubs history on a wild throw in the second inning. … [Read more...]
Happy Birthday “Cubs”
On March 27, 1902, the Chicago Daily News used the name "Cubs" for the first time in print. The nickname was coined when Frank Selee (1902-1905) became the new manager of the Chicago National League Ball Club, Inc. The nickname "Cubs" was derived from the new manager rebuilding the team with young, unproven players to replace the veterans that had jumped leagues to play in the American League for higher pay. … [Read more...]
The Cubs are on WGN
After watching the Cubs finish off a tremendous weekend against the Pittsburgh Pirates, WGN treated us all once again with more baseball on Sunday night. But this was not a game; this was a trip down memory lane that featured all of the sights and sounds from the last 60 years of Cubs' baseball. The 2-hour special, Cubs Forever, was packed full of highlights from some of the greatest games in Cubs history as well as stories told from our heroes of the diamond. WGN reminded us all why we have … [Read more...]