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They were originally named "The Chicago White Stockings" in the late 19th century, and their name changed from "White Stockings" to "Colts," to "Orphans" to eventually, "Cubs." The name was chosen from a naming contest in the newspaper. Copy this into your web browser: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_baseball_team_nicknames#Chicago_Cubs (Not coincidentally, the Chicago Bears, who hosted their games at Wrigley Field, named their team after the Cubs and were originally the "Chicago Staleys.")
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What is the origin of the name Chicago?
what is the origin of the name Chicago
What was Chicago before the name Chicago?
The Chicago Lions
When did the Chicago cubs get their name?
In 1902, the Chicago Cubs got their current name.
How did the Chicago Bulls get their name?
The name comes from the great stockyards in that were once located in Chicago.
What is the birth name of Judy Chicago?
Judy Chicago's birth name is Judy Cohen.
What is the Chicago team name in WNBA?
Chicago sky
What was the name before Chicago bulls?
The Chicago Lions
Did Chicago Bulls change their name?
No they didn't change their name. They are still called the Chicago Bulls.
What is the birth name of Chicago Jones?
Chicago Jones's birth name is James floyd Jones.
What paper name begins with c?
Chicago Tribune is the name of a newspaper. Chicago Sun-Times is the name of another newspaper.
What was the Chicago Cubs name when they where created?
Chicago White Stockings
Is chicago name of a country?
No, Chicago is a city in Illinois in the US.
