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Chicago Cubs
Originally formed as an amateur team less than a decade after the Civil War (1874), the Chicago Cubs joined the National League for its initial season in 1876. They were originally known as the Chicago White Stockings and they were also later known as the Colts and Orphans but for the 1902 season they had changed their name to the Cubs. This category is for questions about the players, the coaches, records, the ball park and anything else about the team.
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Is Ryan Theriot from the Chicago Cubs married?
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Yes, his wife's name is Johannah (sp?) and they have two children, a 4-year old son named Houston and a 4-month old daughter named Macey.
When did Chicago Cubs move to Wrigley Field?
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The Cubs first season at Wrigley Field was 1916. At the time, the ballpark was known as Weeghman Park.
How many times has Chicago cubs won the world series?
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The Chicago Cubs have won two World Series, they won the 1907 and 1908 World Series against Detroit however in 1907, it was won with Chicago winning four games and in the 1908 World Series, the Chicago Cubs won the series in five games.
What is the win loss record for the cardinals vs cubs?
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In head-to-head competition in 2009, the Cubs won 6 games, and the Cardinals won 10.
What animal attended the first game ever played at Wrigley Field?
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The first night game in Wrigley Field history was played August 8, 1988 between the Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. The Cubs' starter was Rick Sutcliffe and the Phillies' starter was Kevin Gross. The game was rained out after three innings with the Cubs ahead, 3-1.
Which side of the football field is the strong side?
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Some offensive systems designate the strong side as the side which is farthest from the sideline; for example, if the ball is on the right hashmark, strong side is on the left side of the ball, and vice versa. This is more often used in Canadian football, as with 12 players on the field a balanced formation is possible.
Chicago Cubs trade rumors?
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See Towel Drills: A Chicago Cubs Blog to stay current on all the latest Chicago Cubs Trade Rumors: http://www.toweldrills.com/search/label/Chicago%20Cubs%20Trade%20Rumors
How many games have the Chicago Cubs lost in franchise history?
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On April 23, 2008, the Chicago Cubs recorded the 10,000th win in franchise history. From that date until this writing (9/27/2009), the Cubs have recorded 163 more victories, bringing the total to 10,163 with 8 games left to play in the 2009 season.
What is the worst record for the Chicago Cubs in one season?
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In 1997, the Cubs started the season 0-14, with the 14 game losing streak being their longest ever.
Who did the cubs beat to win their last workd series?
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The Chicago Cubs beat the Detroit Tigers (1907 & 08). In 2016 the Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians.
What year did the Chicago Cubs win their first game?
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As a franchise, the Chicago Cubs won their first game in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings. The franchise came to be known as the Cubs in 1890, and recorded their first victory with that team name in that year.
How far is o'hara airport to Wrigley Field?
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You should be able to take the L downtown on the Orange line from Midway and then change trains downtown at the Roosevelt stop.
At the Roosevelt stop, board a Northbound Red Line train (the signs on the train will say "Howard") and ride the train to the Addison stop. Wrigley Field will be one block west of the Addison stop.
What is the value of a September 1940 Chicago Cubs scorecard in very good condition?
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As with all collectibles, condition is the most important factor of all providing that the item is authentic. With programs/scorecards the slightest flaws will bring the price down significantly. An exceptional mint condition scorecard could sell for more.
Common flaws would be staining, foxing (yellowing), fading, creases, rips, loose pages, cracked binding, and writing on the cover. Un-scored programs will generally sell at a higher price than a scored program but sometimes it doesn't effect value. The over all condition, and how well the cover displays will.
Who was the baseball player with the highest World Series Batting average?
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Barry Bonds hit .471 in his only World Series appearance, with 8 hits (including 4 homers and 2 doubles) in 17 at bats. He also walked 13 times.
Among players with
There is no universally accepted minimum number of games or at bats for this distinction. Baseball Almanac only recognized players with a minimum of 50 At Bats, and therefore recognizes Pepper Martin (who played for the Cards in the 1928, 1931, and 1934 World Series) and Paul Molitor (1982 Brewers, 1993 Blue Jays). They each went 23 for 55 for a .418 average.
Baseball Digest required a minimum of 20 games, and therefore recognized Lou Brock, who hit .391 (87 at-bats, 34 hits) for the Cardinals in 1964, 1967 and 1968.
The highest batting average in a series is held by Billy Hatcher, who hit .750 in the Reds' sweep of the A's in 1990. The record in series of 5 games or more .500, and is shared by many players.
Can you bring snacks in to wrigley?
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See the link for details. Food and beverages are not allowed.
What is the value of a Billy Martin autographed baseball?
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A Billy Martin single signed baseball is worth about $300.-$450.
Value is based on average prices of recently closed auctions. Prices may vary based on condition, and the type of authenticity that accompanies the signature. Signatures that have not been properly authenticated could sell at half the market value or less. Add for inscriptions.
In a recent (May 2008) auction a Billy Martin single signed baseball sold for $448.13 For more prices on single signed baseball see Related Links below.
Who are the corporate sponsors for the Chicago Cubs?
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WGN , Southwest Airlines , AM PM and Harry Careys Tavern, Wrigley Gum, Bud Light, Budweiser, Under Armour, State Farm, The Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)
Did the cubs win today?
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Yes. Jim Thome hit his 586th career home run to help pace Minnesota to a 10-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Thome's homer moved him into a tie with Frank Robinson for eighth place on the all-time home run list.
What time of year would you see cubs playing?
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You can always check the latest schedule on the Chicago Cubs site. The link is in the related links section.
Are cubs season tickets available?
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They are Chicago Bears season tickets available this 2011 reason. Just check out stub hub, and you'll be able to find your Chicago bears tickets easy as pie!
Which president once held a job as a radio announcer for the Chicago Cubs?
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Ronald Reagan is the former American president who once held a job as an announcer for Chicago Cubs. Ronald Reagan was the 40th President of the United States.
