Ernie Banks, SS, 1953-1971:There’s a reason Banks’ nickname was Mr. Cub. The two-time MVP joined the Cubs in 1953 (becoming the first Black player in club history) and never looked back. In his time in the North Side, Banks tallied 14 All-Star nods, two MVPs and a Gold Glove...
Chicago Cubs - Statistics & Facts The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball franchise competing in Major League Baseball. The team is a member of the National League's Central Division. It was founded in 1876 as the White Stockings, a name they carried until 1903. The Ricketts family have...
Fans in Chicago would rather watch the Bears in the fall and winter and the Cubs and Whitesox in the spring. This forced the Bulls to get creative with their ways to get fans in the seats. Pat Williams is widely considered to be one of the best general managers the NBA has ever ...
Key Facts & Information Geography Climate History Windy City Other Facts Chicago Worksheets Complete List Of Included WorksheetsChicago is a city located in Illinois. It is the third most populous city in the US. It is nicknamed the Windy City, City in a Garden, and The City of the Big Sho...
CHICAGO -(UP)– The Chicago American Giants Thursday announced the signing of two White players, the first in the 17-year history of the Negro American League. The players were Louis Clarizio, 20-year-old outfielder, and Lou Chilban, 19-year-old pitcher, both former players at Crane Techn...
We're still a few weeks away from the first pitch on the corner of Clark and Addison, but the excitement from Cubs fans is already at an opening-day level.
Located on the north side of Chicago, most people know Wrigley Field as the home of the Cubs. However most people do not know that Wrigley Field has been the site of more professional football games than any other stadium. The history of the stadium dates back to 1914, when Charles Wee...
Top Chicago facts 11-20The Museum of Contemporary Art is the only museum in the city to feature dozens of works with the title, “Untitled.” Batman’s iconic Gotham City was based on Chicago; not, as many people assume, NYC. The Lincoln Park Zoo is one of the world’s rare free ...
Chicagology (pronouncedshə-kä-goh-OL-luh-jee) is a study of Chicago history with a focus on the period prior to 1930. The purpose of the site is to document common and not so common facts about the City of Chicago as they are discovered. It is not intended to be a nostalgia ...
Quick facts about the Eastland disaster The American passenger liner SS Eastland capsized on the Chicago River on July 24,... Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc./Patrick O'Neill Riley the Loop, Chicago, Illinois Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. flag of Chicago Infographic showing the history and...