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They began life in 1898 as the Chicago Orphans. I know they changed that to another name before they became known as the Chicago White Stockings.

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They were originally known as the Decatur Staleys.

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First, they were called the 'Chicago Colts', later the 'Chicago Orphans', then the 'Chicago White Stocking', and currently the 'Chicago Cubs'.

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