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The Chicago Cubs is the oldest baseball organization to stay in the same city. They were one of the eight original teams to start in the National League in 1876. Founded in 1870, the franchise was originally known as the Chicago White Stockings. Over the next few years the team was also known as the Chicago Colts in 1890 and the Chicago Orphans in 1898. The name ‘Cubs’ was imposed upon the team in 1902 by a newspaper writer who thought the team looked very young. The nickname stuck and eventually was adopted by the organization.
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The Chicago White Stockings was founded in 1870. Just one year after the start of the club a fire would destroy the playing field and possessions. For the next two years, 1872-1873, the Chicago White Stockings were forced to drop out of play. The team returned in 1874 only to start off with a losing season. During the off-season of 1875, the team's owner, William Hulbert, acquired numerous athletes to enrich the quality of the Franchise. In 1876, Hulbert organized the National League and his team amassed a record of 52-14 while winning the first National League Pennant.
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In 1921, the chewing gum manufacturer, William Wrigley, purchased the Chicago Cubs. The name of the field was changed from Cubs Field in 1926 to Wrigley Field in honor of William Wrigley. Wrigley Field is the second oldest ballpark in the Major Leagues. The field is noted for the ivy foliage covering the outfield walls.
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