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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.
779 Questions
How much do Chicago Cubs season tickets cost?
Depends on where you would like to sit, there are seats in the upper level goal that are $2,200 to $4,000; upper level center $4,000 to $5,000; club level center $8,799; and lower level center $10,000.
Chicago does not have a unique state bird. If you mean what is the Illinois state bird
that would be the northern cardinal
How many can sit in the bleachers at Wrigley Field?
Wrigley Field, home of the Chicago Cubs, has a seating capacity of approximately 41,000 fans. The bleachers specifically can accommodate around 6,000 spectators. This area offers a unique view of the game and is popular among fans for its lively atmosphere.
How many pitchers have pitched multi no hitters?
Mark Buehrle pitched a no-hitter for the Chicago White Sox in 2007 and a perfect game for the White Sox in 2009.
Jim Bunning pitched a no-hitter for the Detroit Tigers in 1958 and a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1964.
Steve Busby pitched no-hitters for the Kansas City Royals in 1973 & 1974.
Dean Chance pitched a no-hitter and a perfect game for the Minnesota Twins in 1967. The perfect game was called after 5 innings.
Larry Corcoran pitched no-hitters for the Chicago Colts in 1880, 1882, & 1884.
Carl Erskine pitched no-hitters for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1952 & 1956.
Bob Feller pitched no-hitters for the Cleveland Indians in 1940, 1946, & 1951.
Bob Forsch pitched no-hitters for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1978 & 1983.
Pud Galvin pitched no-hitters for the Buffalo Bison in 1880 & 1884.
Roy Halladay pitched a perfect game and a no-hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies in 2010. The no-hitter was in the National League Division Series.
Ken Holtzman pitched no-hitters for the Chicago Cubs in 1969 & 1971.
Randy Johnson pitched a no-hitter for the Seattle Mariners in 1990 and a perfect game for the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2004.
Walter Johnson pitched no-hitters for the Washington Senators in 1920 & 1924. The 1924 game was called after 7 innings.
Sam Jones pitched a no-hitter for the Chicago Cubs in 1955 and a no-hitter for the San Francisco Giants in 1959.
Sandy Koufax pitched no-hitters for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1962, 1963, & 1964, and pitched a perfect game for the Dodgers in 1965.
Dutch Leonard pitched no-hitters for the Boston Red Sox in 1916 & 1918.
Johnny Lush pitched a no-hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1906 and a no-hitter for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1908. The 1908 game was called after 6 innings.
Jim Maloney pitched no-hitters for the Cincinnati Reds in 1965 & 1969.
Christy Mathewson pitched no-hitters for the New York Giants in 1901 & 1905.
Hideo Nomo pitched a no-hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1996 and a no-hitter for the Boston Red Sox in 2001.
Allie Reynolds pitched two no-hitters for the New York Yankees in 1951.
Nolan Ryan pitched four no-hitters for the California Angels, 2 in 1973, 1 in 1974 and 1 in 1975. He pitched a no-hitter for the Houston Astros in 1980 and pitched 2 no-hitters for the Texas Rangers, 1 in 1990 and 1 in 1991.
Frank Smith pitched no-hitters for the Chicago White Sox in 1905 and 1908.
Warren Spahn pitched no-hitters for the Milwaukee Braves in 1960 & 1961.
Jack Stivetts pitched two no-hitters for the Boston Pilgrims in 1892. One of the games was called after 5 innings.
Bill Stoneman pitched no-hitters for the Montreal Expos in 1969 & 1972.
Jim Tobin pitched two no-hitters for the Boston Braves in 1944. One of the games was called after 5 innings.
Virgil Trucks pitched two no-hitters for the Detroit Tigers in 1952.
Johnny VanderMeer pitched two no-hitters for the Cincinnati Reds in 1938.
Ed Walsh pitched no-hitters for the Chicago White Sox in 1907 & 1911. The 1907 game was called after 5 innings.
Don Wilson pitched no-hitters for the Houston Astros in 1967 & 1969.
Cy Young pitched a no-hitter for the Cleveland Spiders in 1897, a perfect game for the Boston Americans in 1904 and a no-hitter for the Boston Red Sox in 1908.
What are the similarities between the cubs and White Sox?
1) "NY" on the hat
2) Pinstriped {traditional} home uniform.
3) "NEW YORK" in block letters on {traditional} grey road uniform
4) "37" retired by both teams in honor of Manager Casey Stengel.
5) Both NY teams
What year did astros go to World Series?
The astros went to the World Series in 2005 but lost in a sweep to the White Sox
What font do the Chicago Cubs use for names and numbers on their uniforms?
I cannot tell you of the exact name of the font or style used for the lettering but I can send you to a site that pictures the different lettering, numbers, and logos used on Cubs uniforms throughout the years. To find the names of the font used do a search for online companies that sell baseball uniforms, check out the charts they use for ordering the lettering, and compare them with the Cubs lettering.
See Related links below for the websites mentioned above. I have listed one site with uniform fonts you might have to find others to make a match.
How many games have been played at Wrigley Field?
Actually every National League baseball team from 1916 to present) and every NFL team (from 1921 to 1970) played in Wrigley Field, BUT I think you want to know what teams hosted games their. If so, here's what I have:
Tenants
Chicago Whales (FL) (1914-1915)
Chicago Cubs (MLB) (1916-present)
Chicago Tigers (APFA) (1920)
Chicago Bears (NFL) (1921-1970)
Chicago Sting (NASL) (1977-1979)
How many games has Wrigley Field sold out?
According to www.cubs.com, the capacity of Wrigley Field is 41,160.
What date did Ernie Banks hit his 499th home run?
if you mean with which team he hit it, it was the Cubs,
if you mean which team did Ernie Banks hit his 500 home runs against, it was the Atlanta Braves
Was Joe castle a baseball player for the Cubs?
No. Joe Castle is a fictional first baseman who played for the Cubs in the novel Calico Joe by John Grisham. His character is based on Ray Chapman, the only MLB player killed by a pitch.
Who was in the outfield with Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris?
There are many New York Yankees that played with both Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris on the same team. Mantle and Maris played together from 1960 -1966. You could visit BaseballAlmanac.co to see the rosters for each year. Some of the great players that played with the M&M boys included Yogi Berra, Whitey Ford, Bobby Richardson, Elston Howard, Mel Stottlemyre and even Bobby Murcer made an aperance with the two.
How many games was Ryne Sandberg's errorless streak?
Chicago Cub and Hall of Fame second baseman Ryne Sandberg's Major League record of 123 straight games (over 2 seasons) without an error at second base, was broken by Luis Castillo (Minnesota) in 2006.
What team did Sammy Sosa hit his 600th career home run against?
Sammy Sosa's first major league home run came in the fifth inning of a game against Roger Clemens and the Boston Red Sox on June 21, 1989. It was a solo home run. Sosa batted lead off in that game.
What year did Chicago Cubs start playing night games?
The Cubs first year of play was in 1870 as the Chicago White Stockings. There was no major league at the time and the White Stockings scheduled games against different teams in different cities. The following year the National Association was formed, the first major league, and they entered the league also as the White Stockings.
What year did the Chicago Cubs play at the New York Yankees?
In the World Series ... 1932 and 1938 both of which were won by the Yankees in sweeps.
In the regular season ... 2003 when the Cubs won twice and the Yankees once and 2005 when the Yankees won all three games.
Prior to their meeting for three games on June 17-19, 2011 the Yankees lead the all time series 12-2.
What team has won the most national league pennants?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are number 1 with 21, followed by the Giants 20 and the Cardinals 17! The Los Angeles Dodgers are number 1 with 21, followed by the Giants 20 and the Cardinals 17!
What is Ryne Sandberg's birthday?
Ryne Sandberg is a former second baseman for the Chicago Cubs who was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame in 2005.
Who wore the number 19 on the Chicago Cubs?
Hector Villanueva wore 19 during the 1991 & 1992 seasons with the Cubs. He wore #32 when he was a rookie in 1990 but the following season the Cubs signed Pitcher Danny Jackson and he wore 32, so Hector switched to #19. Other Cubs who wore 19 were: Manny Trillo Elder White Pat Bourque Hee Seop Choi
What is the all time series record between the cardinals and cubs?
Through 2010, the Cubs lead the all-time series with the Cardinals 1,091-1,044.
Who was the Chicago Cubs manager in 1938?
Hall of Famer Frank Chance was first baseman and manager of the Cubs for both of their World Series wins (1907, 1908). Chance was manager of the Cubs between 1905-1912.
Who holds the record for most home runs by an opposing player at Wrigley Field?
It is hard to determine how far historical home runs actually traveled but Adam Dunn of the Cincinnati Reds hit a 504 ft home run at Wrigley Field in 2008. As for Cubs players, Glenallen Hill hit a home run estimated at 500 ft in the year 2000. See the link below for more information.
Who on the Chicago Cubs had the best batting average ever?
The best career average for a major leaguer was .367 (Ty Cobb)
