Why did the Cubs change their name?
1902 – Going from the White Stockings to the Colts, the team then switched to the Orphans. The Chicago Daily News began referring the team as the Cubs because of high amount of young players. This nickname stuck and became the official team name in 1907.
1902 – Going from the White Stockings to the Colts, the team then switched to the Orphans. The Chicago Daily News began referring the team as the Cubs because of high amount of young players. This nickname stuck and became the official team name in 1907.
