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1st game
The Chicago White Stockings (Cubs) played their first game against the St. Louis Unions and won 47-1 -
Formation of the National League
The National League was meant to end the National Association and lack of enforceable contracts -
Rising to the top
The "White Stockings" won the National League's inaugural season's first championship -
Change of name
The baseball team's name changed from "White Stockings" to the "Cubs" and gained popularity -
Wins and Losses
The Cubs hold the record for best winning percentage (.763 mark), but lost the World Series to the White Sox -
Wrigley
Wrigley changed the home ballpark's name to Wrigley Field to gain more exposure for his brand of gum. -
The Curse
Wrigley ejected Billy and his goat due to complaints. Billy sent a telegram to the Cubs owner saying they would never win another World Series. They lost and do not appear in the World Series again until this year (2016) -
NL East Champions
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Worst to First
The Cubs were the NL Central Champs for the second year in a row -
2016 World Series
The Cubs made it to the World Series against the Cleveland Indians. They are currently behind 3-2 and play game 6 tonight.
