That White Stockings name originally was attached to the National League franchise rival on the North Side of Chicago, presently known as the Cubs. According to Richard Lindberg, who has written four books about the White Sox and is considered the unofficial team historian, the Saints were not ...
“Maybe focus on your own stuff,” she said to her friend, here for a drink after a Cubs game, and described her boss as a bit of a “prick” and wore a No. 23 Cubs jersey for Ryne Sandberg, the Cubs hall of famer. “Don’t troll the other guy. He’s not even here. He’...
Everything you need to know about Chicago slang, culture, and that infamous accent—so you can sound like you're a Windy City native.
Origin of the Name Chicago The name Chicago is generally believed to have derived from the Native American word "shikaakwa," meaning wild onion. The two indigenous groups known as the Miami and Illinois made references to the native onions because of its abundance along the banks of rivers and...
Analyst Steve Stone has a lot of them, mostly about Harry Caray, with whom he broadcast Cubs games on TV for many years before coming over to the Sox to partner with the equally legendary play-by-play man Ken “Hawk” Harrelson. Eventually, the subject of on-air mistakes comes up: mist...
Also, I’m proud to mention that I do not have any unhealthy stalking fantasies about any Cubs players. I’m not sure if this ambivalence to become a fan of a team other than the team I grew up with is normal, or if my hesitation to abandon the Twins indicates a secret longing to...