Club History
21 entries in the Chicago Cubs compendium.
The Curse of the Billy Goat Origin (1945)The 71-year curse that began with a goat named Murphy and ended with a 2016 World Series victory.Ernie Banks' 'Mr. Cub' Era (1953-1971)The North Siders: A legacy of triumph and endurance.First National League Championship (1876)Inaugural Kings: The White Stockings Claim Baseball's First NL Pennant (1876)The 2015 NL Central Title and Playoff RunOne of the most bitter rivalries in Major League Baseball.The 1945 World Series Loss to DetroitThe 1945 World Series: Cubs fall to Tigers in seven games, with the Curse of the Billy Goat beginning at…Wrigley FieldThe Friendly Confines1907 World SeriesThe Cubs' first championship: a four-game sweep with one tie.Chicago White StockingsThe 1876 champions who won the National League's first title.Fergie JenkinsCanadian Hall of Fame pitcher who won the Cy Young Award in 1971 and recorded over 3,000 strikeouts.Sammy SosaDominican slugger who hit 600 home runs and is one of nine players in MLB history to reach that milestone.Steve BartmanThe controversial fan interference that changed Cubs history.1945 World SeriesThe 1945 World Series: Tigers defeat Cubs in seven games, with the Curse of the Billy Goat beginning at…Mark GraceMark Grace: Cubs legend, three-time All-Star, and 2001 World Series champion.The Founding Era (1870-1892)From the ashes of the Great Fire to the first National League champions.The Ryne Sandberg & Ron Santo Years (1982-1996)The Sandberg Game hero and Hall of Fame second baseman.The Hack Wilson Record Era (1930)The hammered down little strongman who rivaled the mighty Ruth.2015 Chicago Cubs season97 wins, a wild card and a first NLCS since 2003 in Joe Maddon's first season.The Kyle Schwarber & Kris Bryant Core (2015-2023)The North Siders, ending a 108-year championship drought in 2016.The Ricketts Ownership Era (2009-Present)The North Siders: A legacy of early dominance and a historic 2016 championship.The 1984 National League Championship RunThe 1984 Cubs won the NL East but lost the NLCS to the Padres.The Joe Maddon Managerial Era (2015-2019)The Chicago Cubs are a charter member of the National League, starting play in the National Association of…
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